Don’t Sweat the Bills: Resources to Help You Pay for Utilities
The most recent data from the Consumer Price Index shows that, from March 2023 to March 2024, the index for electricity increased by 5%, which is more than economists would want to see. (Electricity rates increased by 0.9% from February to March 2024.)
May 16, 2024 03:45 PM EDT
Are Meme Stocks a Risky Bet or a Chance for Big Gains?
Tuesday saw a spike in the value of several "meme stocks," or businesses whose valuation is driven more by social media talk than by more conventional economic factors like growth and profitability.
Heat Wave Hack: How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Breaking the Bank
You could find yourself rushing to lower the thermostat's setting more frequently if scorching temperatures are predicted.
Buying Returned Items in Bin Stores Gives You Up to 80% Discount
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Renowned Economist Reveals Groundbreaking 'Inflation Reversal' Theory, Claims Fed to Introduce 'Negative Rate Hikes
The Federal Reserve may decide not to lower interest rates this year, but it won't stop the markets from rising, says TS Lombard chief U.S. economist Steven Blitz.
Apr 01, 2024 11:12 AM EDT
Is Deflation Coming? How to Prepare Your Finances Now
Although the rate of increase in average prices may have slowed down, it is still much higher than it was three years ago. Most of them are still going upward.
Apr 01, 2024 07:36 AM EDT
New Job? Here's How to Master the Art of Career Transition
If you thought the Great Resignation was a spectacle, buckle up for 2024. According to a Monster survey, a staggering 95% of Americans are eyeing the exit sign, ready to jump ship to new job opportunities. It's not just a wave; it's a tsunami of career transitions. But how do you ride this wave without wiping out? Here's your strategic playbook for navigating the 2024 job switch extravaganza.
Mar 29, 2024 04:28 PM EDT
Gen Z's Verdict: $74,000 Annually Falls Short of Middle-Class Income
Gone are the days when a $74,000 salary was the golden ticket to a comfortable middle-class existence-at least, that's what Gen Z is saying. With a penchant for shaking up norms, this generation views the traditional benchmarks of financial stability quite differently from their predecessors.
Mar 28, 2024 02:22 PM EDT
The Easiest Way to Become A Millionaire On A Low Income
There's this conventional wisdom floating around that to become a millionaire, you need a hefty salary. That's about as helpful as a screen door on a submarine and absolutely wrong. Believe it or not, the secret sauce to accumulating wealth isn't always tied to your take-home pay. It's about how you manage and multiply what you've got.
Mar 28, 2024 02:07 PM EDT
Reflecting on Money Matters During the Lenten Season: 10 Questions You Can Ask to Reassess Your Finances
How do spirituality and finances intersect during Lent? Reflect on your money matters, focusing on charity and financial discipline this Lenten season.
Mar 28, 2024 10:25 AM EDT
Ladies Lead the Pack: The 8 U.S. Cities Where Women's Earnings Eclipse Men's
Recent findings reveal that in several U.S. cities, young women aren't just closing the gap-they're rewriting the narrative by out-earning their male counterparts. Let's dive into the cities where women are leading the earnings race, proving that the wage war might just be winnable after all.
Mar 27, 2024 02:00 PM EDT
Expert Hacks to Build Your Emergency Savings Fund - Fast!
After the spike in inflation and ensuing campaign of interest rate rises, economists are now more optimistic about a "soft landing" for the economy rather than the feared catastrophe.
Mar 30, 2024 05:10 AM EDT
Rising Debt Levels Lead to More Loan Rejections
In the last two years, half of Americans who asked for loans had their applications denied, citing a recent poll by personal finance website Bankrate.com.
Mar 30, 2024 03:30 AM EDT
Why Chasing Credit Card Points Might Be a Money Loser
When you use your credit card rewards, everyone feels like they're receiving something for free, but a recent study suggests that you could be paying more for those "freebies" than you think.
Mar 30, 2024 01:20 AM EDT
High-Yield Savings Accounts Pay You More for Your Money
Start with your savings if you want to change the way you handle money. There are easy methods to boost your finances quickly, such as creating a high-yield savings account (HYSA).
Mar 29, 2024 04:30 AM EDT
The Surprising Truth About Zero Credit Card Balances and Your Score
An excessive number of financial customers lack knowledge about their credit ratings, which might have unfavorable consequences.
Mar 29, 2024 01:40 AM EDT