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Personal Finance Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Podcasts have become a phenomenon in pop culture, and the podcast niche of financial literacy also shares in that success. The United States podcast audience is the largest in…
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Budgeting
Getting A Speeding Ticket Costs Much More Than You Realize
Getting pulled over by a police officer has to be one of the worst feelings in the world — right up there with visiting the dentist or getting a bill instead of a refund from the…
Budgeting
Generational Spending Habits: Who Spends The Most?
While millennials might get the blame (or credit) for killing a lot of different industries with their changing spending habits, Generation Z entering the economy in a more…
Banking
What To Know About Credit Card Debt Forgiveness
Americans are increasingly dealing with the effects of credit card debt in their everyday finances. Budgeting with ballooning minimum payments is a tricky challenge that only…
Shopping
Sneaky Ways Car Dealers Trick You Into Spending More Money
If you haven't been new-car shopping for several years, then you should prepare for sticker shock. For February 2024, the average price of a new car stood at a whopping $48,763…
Budgeting
This Is How Much Money Golfers Really Make In A Tournament
The life of a professional golfer can seem glamorous, not to mention intensely satisfying. Anyone who enjoys getting out for a round with their foursome on a weekend morning…
Budgeting
Is YouTube TV Really Worth The Price?
Whether you want to catch the big game, or maybe take in an annual awards ceremony, finding a way to watch regular network TV these days can be more complicated than you think.…
Budgeting
These Are America's Top Wealth Killers
Increasing wealth isn't only something Americans across the country routinely think about, but it's a task that is actually attainable. While many wealthy people start with a…
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The Truth About The Free Stock Robinhood Offers For Signing Up
Robinhood Markets Inc., or Robinhood for short, is a stock trading app that has the distinction of being at the forefront of providing commission-free trades. That is, the buying…
Budgeting
The Best US Vacation Destinations To Travel To On A Budget
In the U.S., the interest in domestic tourism has risen from 2022 to 2023 by as much as 39%, with 80% of adults planning domestic travel in 2024. Although domestic travel…
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How Much Do Natural Disasters Affect The Stock Market?
The stock market is influenced by a LOT of different factors. With three categories — fundamental factors, technical factors, and market sentiment — covering everything from P/E…
Banking
Valuable Coins You Might Have Lying Around
The hobby of coin collecting, formally called numismatics, has been around for hundreds of years. As such, many of the most valuable finds — like a 1933 Double Eagle gold coin…