Here’s why more people are dropping out of college
It’s no secret that graduating college and earning a degree is not easy, but the rewards of earning that degree have long been worth the cost. Although the benefits of earning a college degree […]
These are the world’s angriest countries
Nearly everybody experiences anger in everyday life, whether it’s frustrations about making ends meet, the state of public transport or a misunderstanding at work. Gallup’s 2021 Global Emotions Report set out to gauge emotions (including anger levels) […]
3 simple strategies to pay down debt this summer
If you’re carrying debt, the time to take action is now, says Matt Schulz, LendingTree chief credit analyst. “Interest rates are rising, so credit card debt is only going to get more expensive in the […]
How to spend less on groceries, even during inflation
Everyone buys groceries, but how much should an individual or household spend on food each month? Food is the third largest expenditure for Americans, and for those looking to cut costs, it can be a […]
How to keep your old car from becoming a money pit
Worried about your car becoming a money pit? A money pit is something that drains your financial resources. Some money pits are well-known. One is buying a ramshackle home that translates into a significant […]
Can you really remain anonymous on the internet? Yes, here’s how
We use Chrome as our browser and Google as our search engine, which means that everything we do online is tracked. That’s why, when we check out a bathing suit online, we’re inundated with bathing […]
Where to put your money when you’ve maxed out your 401(k)
If you’ve been maxing out your employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, a Solo 401(k), or any other tax-advantaged retirement plan, you’re doing way better than the vast majority of workers. After all, the average retirement savings by age is […]
Apparently, we’ve all been eating our burgers the wrong way
Buckle up. We are entering the upside-down. And this time, it has come for your burger. The American casual dining chain TGI Fridays, which recently rebranded as just Fridays, wants you to know how to eat […]
Record number of guns seized at US airports last year
TSA agents at U.S. airports make unusual finds every day but some truly stand out. The Transport Security Administration published its list of the most unusual items caught at U.S. airports last year, including a chainsaw, […]
How Covid is still wrecking American retirement funds
Americans dipped into retirement savings to make ends meet during the pandemic’s peak. More than two years later, many can’t afford to replenish those funds. Inflation in the U.S. is the highest it’s […]