Monthly Archives: July 2022

Here’s why Coca-Cola is eliminating the iconic green Sprite bottle

Coca-Cola is eliminating the iconic green Sprite bottle to boost recycling Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Coca-Cola ditches green Sprite bottles and switches to clear to be more environmentally friendly. By October, all green bottles will be phased out, including Fresca and Mello Yello.  The change makes it more likely bottles will…

A 1031 exchange is a tax-deferred way to invest in real estate

Real estate investors can swap properties for more profitable ones while deferring capital gains taxes with 1031 exchanges. Pixelsquid; Alyssa Powell/Insider A 1031 exchange lets you sell one property, buy another, and avoid capital gains tax in the process.There’s a strict time limit on 1031 exchanges. You must purchase your new property within 180 days.A…

Frontier is slashing fares to as low as $19 in a preemptive strike at JetBlue’s new merger agreement with Spirit

Frontier Airlines Carlos Yudica Frontier Airlines is offering 1 million seats for $19 one-way in a “blockbuster sale.” The offer comes as Spirit Airlines accepts JetBlue Airways’ merger bid. Analysts say Frontier is still in a good position to drive down airfare as JetBlue and Spirit merge. Frontier Airlines is already taking jabs at JetBlue…

Janet Yellen says the US economy is not in a recession despite a 2nd straight negative GDP print because the job market is strong

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the US economy is not in a recession despite two straight declines in quarterly GDP growth.She pointed to the strong labor market as reason to believe that the US economy is not experiencing a broad economic slowdown.The US economy is officially not…

Liquid assets are an important part of a portfolio because they can be quickly converted into cash

Generally, you should keep a portion of your overall assets as liquid assets, in case you need to get your hands on some cash. Rachel Mendelson/Insider Liquid assets are assets that are easily and simply converted to cash.Examples of liquid assets include cash, bonds, and CDs.Assets that lack liquidity require time or effort to trade…

Treasury bonds are securities that offer stability for your investment portfolio

Treasury bonds earn interest until maturity, providing steady income. iStock / Getty Images Plus A Treasury bond is a type of debt security that’s distributed and backed by the US government.Investors can buy several types of Treasury securities depending on their investment horizon.Some Treasuries earn interest incrementally while others pay out at maturity. A Treasury…

Manchin said he cut a last-minute deal on Biden agenda since Democrats might lose big in the November midterms

Sen. Joe Manchin listens to President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union. J. Scott Applewhite-Pool/Getty Images Manchin said he cut a last-minute deal on Biden’s agenda since Dems might lose control of Congress in November. “We don’t know what the future will bring,” he told Politico. Democrats are racing to send the $740 billion…

Kinly banking review: Mobile banking platform that supports Black American communities

The Kinly Account comes with a Kinly Visa Debit Card. Kinly; Rachel Mendelson/Insider Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, like American Express, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Terms apply…