Wages are up the most in this state
Whenever rising inflation makes headlines, businesses are impacted in two key ways: They need to spend more on production costs and spend more to hire new workers or keep the ones they have. But what does that […]
COVID is still driving up food prices. Here’s what consumers are doing about it
The coronavirus pandemic has left its mark on society with fewer commutes, more Zoom meetings and less quiet time with kids constantly at home. It’s also caused money woes, with 42% of Americans reporting […]
This generation is most likely to live paycheck to paycheck
61% of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck — And Some Pay Dearly for It There’s an inherent concept of money in, money out when it comes to budgeting. But when you’re living paycheck to […]
Was 2021 the year of the entrepreneur?
Amid the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of new U.S. business applications rose 25% between 2019 and 2020. To get a deeper understanding, LendingTree researchers examined the 100 metros with the most […]
The best cities to start a small business right now
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Parents in this Midwestern state pay the most for childcare
Child care costs were already high pre-coronavirus pandemic, but they’ve only gotten more expensive. The COVID-19 crisis is costing center-based child care providers an extra 41% annually per child — $14,117, up from $9,977 pre-pandemic. […]
The top 9 money resolutions Americans are making in 2021
Despite the general chaos of 2020, more than half of Americans will make a money resolution for 2021, and another 16% are undecided, according to the latest MagnifyMoney survey. Among those planning a 2021 money […]
The cities where American adults most often live with their parents
From experiencing an economic downturn or needing support while starting a business to living in an area with high rent costs or saving for big financial goals, there are numerous reasons why adults might live […]
States where people are struggling most to pay their bills
As a general budgeting rule, it’s not wise to go into debt to meet day-to-day spending needs. But with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting every aspects of American life, the rules are changing. In fact, U.S. […]
This is the number of minimum wage workers in every state
More than half of the American labor force is paid hourly, and for those workers, the minimum wage mandate under the Fair Labor Standards Act is an important part of protecting their salaries. At a […]