finances
Social Security turns 89 as risks of the retirement fund’s depletion grow under Dems
Social Security has just turned 89 years old, but there are questions about its solvency headed into the November presidential election.
One third of Americans have ideas they think could help them strike it rich
One in three Americans has an idea they think could one day make them wealthy, according to new research.
US states with most financially strapped residents ranked, study reveals
WalletHub published its study, titled "States with the Most People in Financial Distress," on July 17.
Jana Hocking reveals the dark side of dating apps
Jana Hocking says that dating apps have taken a turn to the dark side, wreaking havoc on both our mental health and bank balances.
These states have the most residents who drink when facing cash crises
Almost two-thirds of New Yorkers acknowledged imbibing impairs their ability to make sound financial decisions, but a "concerning" 18% of respondents said they believed hitting the bottle actually improved their decision-making abilities.
This is how much the average American wedding costs in 2024 — plus the insane cost of being a bridesmaid
Members of the wedding party are saying "I do," too — to some eye-watering expenses.
We escaped the rat race and now live mortgage-free — here's how we did it
An Australian family with three young kids have managed to escape the country’s cost of living pressures - but their solution is a radical one.
Here's how much Americans think they deserve to be paid — and it's likely impossible
Time is money. Lots and lots of money.
Dastardly ploys supermakets use to trick you into spend more
As Aussie households struggle with the rising cost of groceries, an expert has revealed the methods stores employ to get consumers to spend more.
Dear Abby: My son's wonderful girlfriend can't afford a graduation gown -- should I buy one for her?
Dear Abby weighs in on a mother who is going through the burden of seeing her son's girlfriend not being able to wear a graduation gown as they prepare to...
The average American doesn't know what a 401K is
The study revealed the average American typically checks their banking app twice daily. Exactly half of respondents say they feel nervous when opening their banking portal, with Gen Z feeling...
Former NFL star reflects on financial mistakes, warns current players: 'It's a short career
Former NFL star Wale Ogunleye uses his experience in finance to help emerging athletes prepare for the future, and prevent them from spending every penny before retirement.
None of Forbes' billionaires under 30 are self-made for first time in 15 years
This year, 18 of the 25 youngest on the World’s Billionaires list inherited their wealth.
A mom is charging her three young children for rent — but there's a valuable twist
Even six-year-olds have rent anxiety now.
Millennial women are about to get richer and control more money than ever, report finds
"By 2030, American women will manage at least $30 trillion, more than the national GDP," an Ellevest report said. "We've never seen this kind of change."
The average American spends this much per day
A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that, aside from their job, Americans think that they do $134 of work when factoring in cleaning, cooking, and driving.
Gen Z men go traditional, cover women's costs on date night: 'Equality didn’t mean we should pay the same'
Zoomer men pay in full for their dates 90% of the time, according to research.
The shocking number of Americans who don't know their partners salary revealed
A poll of 2,000 Americans in serious relationships, engaged or married split evenly by generation revealed that respondents aren’t just in the dark about the money that’s coming in.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to a financial therapist
First, uncouple your self-worth from your bank balance.