Business

“Americans Throw Away Up to $68 Million in Coins a Year. Here Is Where It All Ends Up.”

“…Americans toss as much as $68 million worth of change each year, according to Reworld. The sustainable-waste processing company is on a treasure-hunt to find it. The company says that in the seven years since it started the effort, it… Continue Reading…

Economy

“68% of Americans feel stressed about cost when planning a date—here’s who they think should pay”

“…Nearly everyone, regardless of gender, who’s dating is stressed about the associated costs. Roughly 69% of U.S. adults admitted to feeling uncomfortable on a date because of how much it will cost, and 68% say they stress about money when… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Less Than Half of Americans “Very Satisfied” With Own Lives”

“For just the third time in more than two decades, less than half of Americans say they are “very satisfied” with the way things are going in their personal lives. The 47% of U.S. adults expressing high satisfaction with their… Continue Reading…

Economy

“As food prices rise in June, analysts warn of a ‘tipping point’ for Americans”

“…Food prices rose 3% in June compared to a year ago, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. After a year of price hikes, consumers continued to see food prices rise, but at a slower rate. Grocery… Continue Reading…

Economy

“99% of Americans will be financially worse-off than they were pre-pandemic by mid-2024, JPMorgan says”

“…”It is likely that only the top 1% of consumers by income will be better off than before the pandemic,” Kolanovic wrote, pointing to the growing signs of credit card and auto loan delinquencies, as well as Chapter 11 filings.… Continue Reading…

Economy

“25% of Americans still have holiday debt from last year…”

“For some shoppers, the upcoming holiday season may lead to piling on more debt. About 25% of Americans are still paying off holiday debt from 2022, according to WalletHub’s November holiday shopping survey… As of November, the average credit card interest rate… Continue Reading…

Economy

“60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck heading into the holidays, report finds”

“…As of October, 60% of adults said they are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new LendingClub report. The figure is unchanged from last year. Overall, 4 in 10 consumers consider themselves worse off relative to 2022, the report found… Even… Continue Reading…

Economy

“62% of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck, making it ‘the main financial lifestyle,’ report finds”

“…As of September, 62% of adults said they are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new LendingClub report. The figure is unchanged from last year. “Living paycheck to paycheck remains the main financial lifestyle among U.S. consumers,” the report said…” https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/31/62percent-of-americans-still-live-paycheck-to-paycheck-amid-inflation.html… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“52% of Americans say they need to earn at least $100,000 a year to be financially comfortable”

“… Nearly 1 in 3 say a salary between $50,000 and $99,999 would suffice, the survey of over 4,300 adults found. Still, 52% of Americans say they would require at least $100,000 a year to be financially comfortable, with 26% saying… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“More Americans Are Getting Auto Loans That Exceed the Worth of Their Cars”

“…Used car loan-to-value ratios increased to 125 in the first three months of this year from 104 for the same period in 2021, according to the study released Tuesday by credit reporting firm TransUnion and market researcher J.D. Power. A… Continue Reading…