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We always want more, more, more," Yanely Espinal, director of educational outreach for Next Gen Pe 8 of the Best Low-Risk Investments in 2023 04/06/2023 08:00pm • Investors steered through calm waters in January and February, with stocks generally up on speculation that the Federal Reserve would curb its recent spate of interest rate hikes, and amid optimism that the Fed might throw in a rate cut or two by the end of 2023. The S&P 500 was cooperating, up Emergency funds: How much you should save and how to get started 04/06/2023 01:42pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. Emergencies can happen at any time. You may need a new roof, to fix a broken refrigerator or make up for lost income. Making sure you have an emergency savings fund is vital to help you get through a season of tough fina Law vs. Public Policy: Which Degree Is Right for You? 04/05/2023 08:00pm • Students who want a career in public policy often face the dilemma of choosing between a master's degree in public policy or a Juris Doctor, or J.D., degree.. Because law and public policy are closely related, many who want to work in policy are unsure whether an M.P.P. or a J.D. will equip them bet How to Make a Budget and Stick to It 04/05/2023 08:00pm • For many consumers, the cornerstone of a healthy financial life is a strong budget. Not only does a good budget help ensure you have the money you need for necessities like food or rent payments, it enables you to use your income to lead a balanced life according to your goals. "A budget is about he 7 Best Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $10 04/05/2023 08:00pm • A quarterly dividend payment from a high-quality stock may be as close to a sure thing as an investor can find on Wall Street. Rising interest rates and elevated inflation have dragged down the prices of many dividend stocks, but the lower a stock's price falls, the higher its dividend yield rises. 9 of the Best Bond ETFs to Buy in 2023 04/05/2023 08:00pm • Historically, bonds have always acted as a kind of ballast for portfolios. During market crashes like those in 2008 and March 2020, bonds, especially high-quality ones like U.S. government Treasurys, soared in a "flight to safety." 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The Federal Reserve is still raising interest rates, however, and several bank failures have rattled the financial sector. The higher interest rates rise, the more difficult it becomes for companies to grow earnings. In fact, The Guide to Buying and Living in a Co-Op 04/04/2023 08:00pm • While owning property, be it a plot of land with a house or a condo within a larger building, is the most common form of homeownership in the U.S., you may want to consider buying into a housing cooperative, or co-op. Co-ops are multi-family buildings which are owned by the tenants. Co-ops are more