Author: Maggie Davis
69% of Americans admit to emotional spending, pushing 39% of them into debt
Feeling blue? You wouldn’t be alone if you use your wallet to combat your sadness. According to the latest LendingTree survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. consumers, …
Attention money-savers!! Buying in bulk saves shoppers an average of 27%
With grocery prices rising, consumers may be looking to cut costs wherever they can — and that may mean buying in bulk. Good news for these …
Majority of homeowners tackling home improvement projects as housing market remains competitive
Home is where the heart is, but it’s also where the hammer is lately. In the past 12 months, 68% of homeowners started or completed home …
Fueled by social media, Americans admit to overspending on beauty products
Beauty is pain — and it’s particularly painful on wallets. According to the latest LendingTree survey of nearly 1,950 U.S. consumers, Americans spend an average of …
Majority of Americans who don’t own their own home have this common fear
Owning a home has long been considered the quintessential American dream, but the path to those white picket fences is far from smooth. Although 84% of …
Is it time to delete Door Dash? Spending on delivery services up 159% since 2021 to $407 monthly, on average
In the age of technology, convenience is king — even if it comes at a cost. On-demand delivery service users spend an average of $407 a …
Fuel efficiency: Today’s most advanced gas-powered vehicles
Electric cars are a hot topic in the quest to improve our carbon footprints, but gas-powered vehicles have made their own strides. In fact, vehicles have …
Does your age affect the way you spend money? You may be surprised
Young consumers are optimistic that 2023 will be their year — financially, at least. Despite the rocky economy, more than half of millennials and Gen Zers …
This 1 simple move could save you $5K on your next car
With the COVID-19 pandemic and rising interest rates, the automotive industry has experienced a turbulent last few years — and getting a new car is becoming …
Why organic food prices are rising faster than conventional foods
Eggs may be the new luxury status symbol at the grocery store checkout line, but they’re not the only product with a rising price tag. From …
The scary number of Americans who use their horoscope for money advice
Is your destiny written in the stars? Some think it is — and some would even go so far as to rely on their horoscope to …
America’s biggest boomtowns of the 2020s
From a boom in new business applications to rising (then falling) unemployment rates, the COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented trends. With life returning more to normal, we …
People in this state lose the most money playing the lottery
After a year of high inflation, many Americans may dream more about unlimited wealth. Record-high and near-record-high lottery jackpots occurred this year — a $2.04 billion …
American savings are dwindling on inflation worries
Many Americans are increasingly fearful that the economy is approaching a recession. For many, that means it’s time to start saving again. The latest MagnifyMoney …
Why Americans are already stressing about back-to-school debt
Amid a 40-year inflation high, borrowing is getting more expensive. Last month, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by three-quarters of a percentage …
3 easy ways music lovers can save big on summer concerts
With the third pandemic summer just around the corner, music fans are gearing up for the return of concerts and music festivals. And according to the …
This generation thinks they’ll be rich one day. Are they right?
Americans have encountered no shortage of financial hardships in recent years — but that hasn’t stopped Gen Zers from believing they’ll be rich one day. …
Fix it or list it: Should you sell or rehab your home?
The housing market may be hotter than ever, but most American homeowners agree: In an ideal world, they would prefer to make improvements to their homes, …
