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“A quarter of Americans expect their financial situation to be worse in 2022. Here’s why”

“…Fully 26% believe their financial situation will get worse in 2022 and 42% believe it will stay about the same, a survey from Bankrate found. The financial website, through YouGov Plc, polled 2,450 adults Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Respondents lay the blame mostly… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance

“How making $300,000 in San Francisco can still mean you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck”

“With the median price of a home in the U.S. at $300,000, you can can achieve homeownership and the idealized middle-class lifestyle in most parts of the country making a salary just under or above six figures. In San Francisco’s… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance

How To Achieve Peace Of Mind About Money

Written by Tina Martin In 2017, a poll conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) showed that 62 percent of Americans were dealing with stress over their finances. Unfortunately, stress is linked to a number of serious mental and physical… Continue Reading…

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“43% of adults say they have financially cheated on their partner”

“Have you always been financially faithful in your relationships? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. Some 43% of adults with combined finances in a relationship said they’ve committed an act of financial deception, according to a poll from… Continue Reading…

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“Money Smarts: Financial Tips for Teens and Young Adults”

Written By Tina Martin Learning how to manage money at a young age is an essential life skill that typically isn’t taught in schools. For the best chance at a prosperous financial future, it’s important for young people to learn… Continue Reading…

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“The Hidden Ways the Ultrarich Pass Wealth to Their Heirs Tax-Free”

“…Officially, gifts are taxable: If you send someone more than $15,000 per year, you’re supposed to file a separate gift tax return, with the total counting toward your $11.7 million lifetime estate-and-gift-tax exemption. (Double that for married couples.) Once you… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“The wealthiest 10% of Americans own a record 89% of all U.S. stocks”

“The wealthiest 10% of Americans now own 89% of all U.S. stocks, a record high that highlights the stock market’s role in increasing wealth inequality. The top 1% gained over $6.5 trillion in corporate equities and mutual fund wealth during the Covid-19… Continue Reading…

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Fixing Your Finances Post-Pandemic

Written By Tina Martin A recent poll found that at least half of all people living in America’s largest cities have suffered significant financial setbacks due to the COVID-19 Lockdowns. These financial setbacks include losing a job, reduced hours, or… Continue Reading…

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“Student debt can make buying a home feel impossible…”

“Half of people who haven’t yet purchased a home point to their student debt as a reason for the delay. That’s the finding from a new report by the National Association of Realtors, which partnered with Morning Consult to conduct an online… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Survey Reveals 64% of Americans Might Retire Broke”

“EDITOR NOTE: Thinking you may retire broke is one of the scariest thoughts a person can have. Even more terrifying is that a new survey says that 64% of Americans likely will walk away from years of hard work with… Continue Reading…