Author: Gillian Manning
More Americans postpone doctor visits due to costs
Americans have a tough choice to make: See a doctor or feed their families. One-third facing a medical emergency prolong seeing the doctor because they …
Yes, inflation is killing the American middle class
Ever since inflation became a thing, Americans up and down the salary ladder have been dining out less and comparison shopping more. But what about …
Just how much debt will Americans take on to find love? The surprising answer
Singles finally got past social distancing and back in the dating scene. Until record-high inflation threw another wrench in their love lives, that is. …
Americans have less debt, but are still struggling. Here’s why
Debt across the country has dropped dramatically over the last few years and Americans still can’t afford major life events like marriage and retirement. …
Your credit score can save you 6-figures on a mortgage. Here’s how
Everyone knows buying a home without a great credit score is more expensive. Everyone knows the worse your credit is, the more expensive loans are. …
Are inflation woes hurting your health?
Too much stress can kill you. New and old research agree that too much stress can hurt a person’s health. So far this year, …
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. …
Ignorance isn’t bliss: 5 easy ways to stop ignoring your money problems
Years of the pandemic and now record-high inflation have left most Americans feeling uncertain and on-edge with their finances. Despite that stress, Fidelity says, most adults don’t want …
Women are more worried about inflation than men. Here’s why
Even in 2022, gendered stereotypes are hard to escape. An online finance magazine, Sophisticated Investor, asked Americans their observations on inflation. Their research supports earlier findings …
Here’s why fewer credit card companies are giving lenders a break
One common tactic for saving money on your credit cards is to flip them over. By calling the number on the back, you can usually ask for …
How to face your money issues head on
Americans would rather clean out their closets than clean up their finances. A rather humorous survey revealed all the grueling chores Americans would prefer …
Families’ wages can’t keep up with inflation
It’s commonly believed that high inflation means higher wages. But today, that just isn’t the case. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released …
The whopping number of Americans who saw bills increase because of inflation
Nothing is less fun than paying bills – except, maybe, studying how Americans pay their bills. But that’s what one personal finance site did, and …
How Biden’s new bill could help you save more for retirement
The last lingering sense of bipartisanship was on display last week in Congress. In a nearly unanimous vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill …
Was the latest student loan pause really necessary?
The White House just announced the moratorium on student loan payments that was scheduled to end on May 1, will extend to the end of …
Is the war in Ukraine changing how Americans view money?
Americans returned to their pre-pandemic spending habits, but the war in Eastern Europe could change that. When personal finance site WalletHub surveyed people about their spending …
Americans think the market will crash. Here’s why
Many Americans think the stock market will crash before 2027, and they plan on taking advantage of it by investing or buying a home. But they …
