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Editor's Note: If you noticed On the Money arriving at a new time of day, we're now sending it when we think it fits your schedule best. | | | | | | | | Job Search Scams: How to Spot Them Before You Say Yes | | | By Ben Kesslen
If you're looking for work, the pressure to be "hirable" is real. Whether you were recently laid off or need a side hustle to make ends meet, that eagerness to say yes can lower your defenses, especially now that virtual interactions have replaced face-to-face accountability.
Learning how to distinguish a real opportunity from a trap is crucial. From "reshipping" scams to bogus calendar invites, here's what to watch for. | | | | | | | | | | 5 Things to Do If You're Filing Taxes for the First Time | | | By Lora Shinn
Filing a tax return can be pretty intimidating for anyone, let alone a first-timer. Between the number of forms and the obscure jargon, it's easy to worry you're making a critical mistake, missing something important, or leaving money on the table.
But the more you learn, the easier it gets. And on the bright side, filing taxes means you've hit a milestone: You're making money.
If this is your first tax season, many online guides can walk you through the process (including SoFi's).
But there are five things you'll want to be sure to do.
| | | | | | | | WEEK AHEAD ON WALL STREET | | | | Iran and the Oil Surge | | | By Mario Ismailanji
As shockwaves from the war with Iran upend global energy markets, the focus will be on inflation here in the U.S.
| • | The news: Investors will be closely watching how the ongoing conflict in Iran impacts energy prices. The upcoming consumer inflation report is the main data release this week.
| | • | The context: Crude oil and gasoline prices have surged, raising concerns about a new wave of energy-driven inflation that could affect the price of many other products and services.
| | • | Your move: Brace for more volatility. As higher pump prices strain budgets and eat into corporate profit margins, stock valuations could contract. If these costs bleed into broader inflation, the Federal Reserve may be forced to hold off on interest rate cuts — or potentially even consider raising them.
| | | | | | | | | | Bitcoin Is Too Much of a Follower, Van Eck Says | | How does Jan van Eck, CEO of one of the world's largest providers of ETFs and mutual funds, view Bitcoin's sell-off?
"I describe it like a teenager. It goes through these different phases," he told SoFi's Liz Thomas. "Right now it's behaving like a risk asset, like stocks and bonds." But "I want something that Bitcoin used to have — a zero correlation against everything else."
"I hope it grows out of its teenage years." | | | | | | | | | | Informed investment decisions start with informed investors. Here's what's making headlines:
💰 Berkshire Hathaway's Greg Abel pledged to use all his take-home pay to buy Berkshire stock while he's CEO of the investment conglomerate. The vow reinforces Abel's commitment to leading with the same principles and values as his predecessor, the legendary Warren Buffett. (Bloomberg via Yahoo Finance)
🌱 Beyond Meat (BYND) is dropping "meat" from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders. As consumer demand for protein soars, vegan food companies including Eat Just, Impossible Foods, and Danone's Silk (DANOY) are expanding to foods like drinks, breads, and pastas. (AP)
⛽ Diesel prices have jumped even more than gasoline since the outbreak of the Middle East war triggered an oil price shock. Diesel markets are especially sensitive to shipping risks and maritime disruptions, and the war has paralyzed a critical shipping corridor through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil flows. (Yahoo Finance) | | | | | | |  | | As if buying a car wasn't expensive enough, an obscure fee called a "destination charge" now averages $1,600. (The Wall Street Journal) | | | | | | | | | | | Intel, insights, and inspo for your money. | | On the Money cuts through the noise of day‑to‑day financial news to bring you a more thoughtful point of view on what's important in this moment — and how it impacts your bottom line. We value your trust above all. | | | | | | | | | | Did you find today's newsletter valuable? | | | | |
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