Economy

“50% of working Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck, including 31% of those making $100,000 or more”

“t may be a moment of great opportunity for those seeking work, but many of those currently working are still struggling. Half of working Americans say they’re living paycheck to paycheck, according to a January MagnifyMoney survey. That includes 76% of those making less… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Americans just dove into credit card debt faster than they have in 22 years”

“Americans’ credit card balances spiked $52 billion in the last three months of 2021. Inflation is partially responsible, raising the cost of food and gas. Americans have been swiping their credit cards at record speed in the last few months,… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Despite rising wages, 61% of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck, report finds”

“…At the end of 2021, 61% of the U.S. population was living paycheck to paycheck, down slightly from a high of 65% in 2020, according to a recent LendingClub report. Even among those earning six figures, 42% said they were living… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Americans are paying more for worse stuff, study finds”

“Measured by consumer prices, U.S. inflation is the highest in 40 years. Look at what Americans are actually getting for their money and the rate may be even higher, according to researchers at the University of Michigan.  The academics publish… Continue Reading…

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“31 [Million] Americans to bet on Super Bowl, gambling group estimates”

“A record 31.5 million Americans plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates released Tuesday by the gambling industry’s national trade group. The American Gaming Association forecasts that over $7.6 billion will be wagered on pro football’s… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Hard times: 7 in 10 Americans say they’re living paycheck to paycheck now”

“…In these tough financial times, a new study finds it’s getting harder and harder for people to save any of their money. In fact, seven in 10 Americans say they’re living paycheck to paycheck. A recent survey of 2,007 adults… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance

“Over a third of Americans have missed payments for Afterpay, other ‘buy now, pay later’ services”

““Buy Now, Pay Later” services, such as Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna, are gaining popularity with Americans — a whopping 74% of shoppers say they have used them, according to a Breeze Survey of 1,500 Americans taken from January 4 to January… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance

“Nearly half of Americans think they’ll retire in debt: Here are the 5 top reasons why”

“…Nearly half, 46%, of the 2,050 people polled in a new MagnifyMoney survey think their current financial situation will force them to retire in debt. The survey included workers of all generations, from ages 18 to 75, not just those approaching retirement.… Continue Reading…

Economy

“A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November”

“A record 4.5 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.This pushed the quits rate to 3%, matching the high from September.Workers particularly quit their jobs in the hospitality industry, which had by far… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance

“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…