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Survey: Half of American workers haven’t gotten a pay boost this year
The findings come at a time when job growth appears to be booming.
6 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Book review: ‘Your Money or Your Life’ by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
This book is about resisting dead-end routines and getting enough.
5 min read Jul 02, 2021 -
5 things people procrastinate about that could wreck their finances
Don’t be caught off-guard. It could cost you plenty.
7 min read Nov 23, 2022 -
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 23, 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 Jan 25, 2023 -
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 Jan 24, 2023 -
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 Jan 25, 2023 -
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 Jan 25, 2023 -
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 Sep 19, 2022 -
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