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1 month ago | 
cbsnews.com | Elizabeth Aldrich
The price of gold is up around 40% since January of last year, and some experts predict the price of this shiny, metallic asset could continue to climb even higher in 2025. Part of the recent uptick in gold prices was caused by central banks buying up gold. At the same time, some investors are flocking to gold as a "safe haven" amidst concerns regarding inflation and other economic volatility.
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1 month ago | 
msn.com | Elizabeth Aldrich
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1 month ago | 
cbsnews.com | Elizabeth Aldrich
If you've been looking for a safe, simple way to earn hefty returns on your savings, you may have considered opening a certificate of deposit (CD) in recent months. After all, while CD rates aren't as high as they were one year ago, the rates on these deposit accounts are still some of the highest available right now, making this a smart way to maximize your interest earnings. That could change, though.
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1 month ago | 
cbsnews.com | Elizabeth Aldrich
Homeowners have built up a lot of equity in their homes over the last few years. If you're sitting on some equity too, you might be ready to tap into it with a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Whether you're hoping to fund a home renovation project, consolidate debt or pay for a child's college education, a HELOC can offer a convenient solution to the right type of borrower.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
businessinsider.jp | Elizabeth Aldrich
Courtesy Elizabeth Aldrich 私は、5年にわたって世界を旅した。その間はコスタリカに拠点を置き、アメリカでの生活費よりも少ない費用で暮らした。 マイカーを持たず、労働を提供することで、生活費をアメリカで暮らしのほんの一部に抑えることができた。 また考え方も変わり、故郷にいたころのように娯楽にお金を使う必要を感じなくなった。 私は2015年から2020年までコスタリカに拠点を置いてデジタルノマド生活を続けていた アメリカ合衆国に住んでいる今に比べて、毎月数百ドル（数万円）、ときには数千ドル（数十万円）、少ない支出で暮らしていた。単純に、生活費の安い地域で暮らしていたからだ。 メキシコや中米などにいたころは、出費がかなり少なくなった。また、ヨーロッパやアジアを数カ月かけて旅していたときも、アメリカよりは少ない生活費で暮らせていた。 外国にいたころは請求書を受け取ることがほとんどなく、家賃を低く抑えるのも簡単だった。しかし、倹約にとって最も役立ったのは、私が外国で身につけた考え方だった。楽しいことをするのに、お金を使う必要を感じなかったのだ。...
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Cassidy Horton |Theresa Stevens |Elizabeth Aldrich
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Bank bonuses are an easy way to earn cash with relatively minimal effort. The best bank bonuses typically require you to either deposit a lump sum, receive a minimum amount of direct deposits or some combination of the two. Whichever situation applies to you, we’ve identified the best bank bonuses on the market today.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Emily Batdorf |Elizabeth Aldrich
Best Student Checking Accounts of November 2024 We’ve compared 29 checking accounts at 24 nationally available banks and credit unions to find some of the best accounts available for students. See below to learn more about why we picked each account, its pros and cons, and to access individual bank reviews. Not all 10 accounts shown on this list are student-specific, yet all of them offer features and fee structures that can benefit students.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Elizabeth Aldrich
FEATURED PARTNER OFFEROffer Annual Percentage Yield The Annual Percentage Yield (APY), for Chase Private Client CheckingSMeffective as of 09/20/24 is 0.01% for all balances in all states. Interest rates are variable and subject to change. Additionally, fees may reduce earnings on the account. Monthly Maintenance Fee Via Chase.com The Annual Percentage Yield (APY), for Chase Private Client CheckingSMeffective as of 09/20/24 is 0.01% for all balances in all states.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
businessinsider.com | Elizabeth Aldrich |Libby Kane
I lived in Costa Rica and traveled the world for five years for less than it costs to live in the US. I didn't have a car, and doing work exchanges kept my fixed costs a fraction of what I spent in the US. My mindset was also different: I didn't feel the need to spend money to have fun like I do at home. I was a digital nomad from 2015 to 2020, with a home base in Costa Rica. I regularly spent hundreds — sometimes thousands — of dollars less each month than I do now that I live in the US.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
businessinsider.com | Elizabeth Aldrich |Avril Ayers
I was charged $2,500 for damages on my rental car, and I didn't have insurance — just my credit card reimbursement. Getting the charges reimbursed took a long time, but after several weeks I was fully reimbursed. Getting insurance through the rental company would have cost far more. On our last night in Costa Rica, just 90 minutes before our flight home, my partner and I pulled up to the Enterprise Rent-A-Car at the San José airport with a huge gash on the left side of our rental car.
