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Here’s what top economists predict will happen to the U.S. economy over the next decade
What’s the likelihood that the economy will be even more blockbuster in the 2020s? Not much, according to experts.
4 min read Dec 17, 2019 -
3 reasons you shouldn’t buy lottery tickets
When it comes to the lottery, you can definitely win if you don’t play.
2 min read Dec 16, 2019 -
Do apartment credit checks hurt your credit score?
Some landlords and property managers require hard credit checks on prospective tenants, but the damage to your credit score should be minimal and no reason to worry.
3 min read Dec 13, 2019 -
Vices like drinking, smoking and gambling cost Americans more than $2,400 per year
Drinking, smoking and playing the lottery are eating up a significant portion of earnings, particularly for the lowest earners.
4 min read Dec 12, 2019 -
Survey: Recession odds diminishing for U.S. economy, but watch for a slowdown
The U.S. economy is going to be walking a fine line over the next year.
8 min read Dec 04, 2019 -
How much should you spend on your holiday gifts?
Check out this gift-giving guide to keep us within the bounds of our budget.
4 min read Dec 03, 2019 -
Survey: Most Americans plan to steer clear of shopping debt this holiday season
The economy keeps expanding and shoppers plan to buy, but with cash on hand.
5 min read Nov 25, 2019 -
Book review: The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money by Jill Schlesinger
Even really smart people can make big financial mistakes.
6 min read Nov 21, 2019 -
The 6 best personal finance books for beginners
These top picks will put you on the path to financial fluency.
4 min read Nov 13, 2019 -
Survey: Holidays bring spending stress for most Americans
Visions of overspending are weighing on the holiday cheer this year, nationwide poll finds.
5 min read Nov 13, 2019