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69% of Americans admit to emotional spending, pushing 39% of them into debt

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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, …

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Attention money-savers!! Buying in bulk saves shoppers an average of 27%

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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 …

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Majority of homeowners tackling home improvement projects as housing market remains competitive

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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 …

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Fueled by social media, Americans admit to overspending on beauty products

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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 …

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Majority of Americans who don’t own their own home have this common fear

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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 …

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Is it time to delete Door Dash? Spending on delivery services up 159% since 2021 to $407 monthly, on average

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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 …

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Fuel efficiency: Today’s most advanced gas-powered vehicles

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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 …

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Does your age affect the way you spend money? You may be surprised

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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 …

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This 1 simple move could save you $5K on your next car

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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 …

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Why organic food prices are rising faster than conventional foods

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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 …

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The scary number of Americans who use their horoscope for money advice

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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 …

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America’s biggest boomtowns of the 2020s

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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 …

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People in this state lose the most money playing the lottery

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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 …

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American savings are dwindling on inflation worries

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  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 …

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Why Americans are already stressing about back-to-school debt

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  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 …

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3 easy ways music lovers can save big on summer concerts

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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 …

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This generation thinks they’ll be rich one day. Are they right?

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  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. …

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Fix it or list it: Should you sell or rehab your home?

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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, …