Banking
How Do Online-Only Banks Work?
The banking experience is changing, and rapidly. A recent Forbes Advisor survey found that, as of 2022, only 29% of Americans prefer banking in person (with 78% seeking…
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Budgeting
5 Brilliant And 5 Not-So-Brilliant Ways To Trick Yourself Into Saving Money
There's a right way and a wrong way to do anything — and saving money is no different. Forbes Advisor found that among the generations, 32% of Generation Z, 31% of millennials…
Retirement
Kamala Harris Vs. Donald Trump On The Future Of Social Security
The future of Social Security has been a long-term concern for many Americans. In 1983, financial reforms were put in place that helped Social Security not only avoid immediate…
Banking
Why Warren Buffett Once Told Daughter, 'Go To The Bank Like Everyone Else'
In a 2021 Berkshire Hathaway press release, Warren Buffett heaped praise on philanthropists and charitable workers who partake in "retail" philanthropy, or who give of their…
Earning
Minimum Wage At The Federal Vs. State Level
Did you know that minimum-wage jobs don't all pay the same? Depending on where you live, the hourly minimum wage can range from $7.25 (the federal minimum) to over $18 as of the…
Budgeting
How To End The Year Financially Strong
Though financial stability is a common goal for all consumers, it's especially venerated around the end of the year. When it comes time to consider your tax burden, budget for…
Banking
Does The National Debt Actually Affect You And Your Wallet?
The national debt is an oft-talked about subject. From the real-time National Debt Clock (showing a total debt of over $35 trillion as of September 2024) to the debate stage, the…
Budgeting
Baby Boomers Are Financially Struggling Even With Social Security, Here's The Evidence
While many might assume baby boomers are handling retirement comfortably, due in large part to Social Security, their financial futures are less clear than you might expect.…
News
FBI Reports Cryptocurrency Scam Losses Increased By 45% In 2023
As if handling your money wasn't difficult enough already (between inflation, interest rates, and housing prices), new scams have been reported throughout the country. Even…
Budgeting
Sneaky Social Security Rules That Can Drastically Increase Your Monthly Benefits
Everyone has at least a fleeting understanding of how Social Security benefits work in the United States. You spend your working years paying your taxes, and when you retire, the…
News
Millionaires Follow This Edgy Investing Rule For The Biggest Payoff
Saving isn't always easy. Low-interest rates at brick-and-mortar banks might push you to utilize online savings bank accounts instead, but the trickle of monthly interest payouts…
Budgeting
Retirees In These States Will Receive The Biggest Social Security Increase
As we approach the end of the year, many Americans might already be planning ahead financially. This can be especially true for retirees receiving Social Security. Since rate…