personal finance What to Know Before Taking Financial Advice Online Do influencers have your best interests at heart, and are they setting realistic expectations when they pitch you an investment opportunity? Sharon Epperson of CNBC explains the risk of taking social media financial advice.
personal finance You Need a Supportive Squad and Smart Investments to Build Wealth You’ve got to have a supportive squad, invest well and don’t be afraid to take on debt if it will improve your earning potential. Author Rachel Rodgers talks about her book “We Should All Be Millionaires,” and explains how women can build wealth in their life.
personal finance Do More Schools Need Financial Literacy Courses? 25 states have introduced bills calling for more personal finance education in schools. In some districts, even kindergarteners are learning early lessons about the basics of saving, spending and debt. Sharon Epperson, senior CNBC personal finance correspondent, talks with LX News about students across the country who called for more real-life financial guidance.
cryptocurrency How Cryptocurrency and DeFi Can Help Spread the Wealth and Make Finance More Fair Traditional banks usually offer finance options to their wealthier clients — making it possible for them to make money from money. But with the rise of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance, a.k.a. DeFi, more people can have access to tools that will help them grow their money without the bias that’s baked into traditional lending. NBCLX storyteller Peter Hull explores the...
personal finance Are You Leaving Money on the Table? These Tips Can Help You Save Up “We definitely don’t want to leave any easy money on the table” – hear from “Money Confidential” podcast host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez as she offers tips for saving money and building wealth.
income taxes Your 2020 Taxes: What to Know If You Filed for Unemployment Last Year There are only weeks to go before the 2021 tax filing deadline. And while income taxes are always confusing, you may have even more questions than usual this year — especially if you filed for unemployment during the pandemic. Patrick Hedger of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance joined LX News to explain what you need to know.
travel Dreaming of a Long-Delayed Vacation? An Expert Says Plan Ahead to Get the Best Deals While the CDC still isn’t recommending non-essential travel, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the country has people looking forward to a day in the not-too-distant future when they can board a plane for a long-delayed vacation. Scott Keyes of Scott’s Cheap Flights joined LX News with some tips for finding the best deals.
stimulus checks Who Qualifies for the Third Stimulus Check? We Made it Simple After Congress finally approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, most of us were left with one question: Am I getting a check? The bill is complicated, so we made it simple using our favorite toys to illustrate who is eligible for full or partial payments.
financial literacy A Children's Book Author Wants to Close the Financial Literacy Gap for Kids in Underserved Communities Children’s book author A.D. Williams thinks financial equity is the great equalizer. His new book, “Mansa’s Little Reminders” is his effort to help improve financial literacy for kids — and especially Black and brown kids in underserved communities. He joined LX News to talk about his book and why schools need to get involved with this mission.
taxes This Is the Year to File Your Taxes Early This isn’t the year to procrastinate on your taxes. After two rounds of stimulus, you may find that you are entitled to some additional money through the Recovery Rebate Credit. Or, for some people who claimed unemployment, you may find that you owe taxes on that income. Either way, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson says filing early will help you budget for...
