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Should You Tell Your Employer About Your Side Hustle? This One Non-Negotiable Step Will Reveal the Answer, Expert Says. By definition, a side hustle takes place in addition to (and likely completely outside of) a 9-5 — but that doesn't always mean it should stay a secret.

Social Security’s Outlook Got a Little Better. It’s No Cause for Celebration. A strong economy is giving the program a lift but it will still run dry in 2033, the government projects.

Ditch the mirror and celebrate your strengths: therapists on 20 ways to boost your body confidence Do you want to love how you look but always compare yourself with others? There are plenty of ways to overcome this, from life drawing to CBT to social media detoxes.

The Social Security fix no one is talking about What if the traditional wisdom on how to fix Social Security no longer holds?

I Hate Running. I Trick My Brain Into Doing It Anyway. When your mind hates running even more than your body does, you have to strategize. That's where “reward bundling” comes in. Reward bundling is a fancy term for treating yourself every time you do something that you don’t want to do. It can actually train your brain to be surprisingly effectiv...

Financial Literacy Quiz: Where Are You on Your Journey? There are several benefits to taking a financial literacy quiz. Essential topics ranging from mortgages to inflation are not covered often enough within the traditional education system. And even if you are a financial whiz, there is likely more you have to learn.

Should I Pay off Debt or Invest Extra Cash? People who find themselves with extra cash can face a dilemma. Should they use the money to pay off—or at least, pay down—that pile of debt they’ve accumulated, or is it more advantageous to put the money to work in investments that will grow for the future?

IRS Issues FAQs On Retirement Plan Distributions And Loans Following Major Disasters The IRS has answered some frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to distributions from retirement plans and loans for those impacted by major disasters.

Understanding the Time Value of Money The time value of money (TVM) is the concept that a dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow. Understanding TVM allows you to evaluate financial opportunities and risks. The principle underlies almost every financial and investing decision you make.

Barron's Daily: Why Strong Earnings Can Eclipse AI, Fed Rate Fears. And 5 Other Things to Know. A briefing on what you need to know for markets in the days ahead, including exclusive commentary from Barron's and MarketWatch writers.