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Saving Money

How to Spot Greenwashing Before It Costs You Money

How to Spot Greenwashing Before It Costs You Money 68% of corporate environmental claims online are likely misleading or false, according to…
Budgeting

Your Paycheck Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation (And That’s Not Your Fault)

I got a 3% raise last year. I felt good about it. Worked hard. Earned it. Then reality hit. That raise felt…
Saving Money

Why Most Americans Fail at Saving (And the One Habit That Changes Everything)

I used to be one of those people. I’d open my savings account, feel motivated, and tell myself this month would be…
Side Hustles

45% of Americans Have a Side Hustle Now. Here’s Why (And Whether You Need One Too)

I started my first side hustle because I had no choice. My primary income wasn’t enough. It’s not a glamorous story about…
Housing

Why Young Americans Are Leaving Their Cities (And Affordability Isn’t Following Them

Young renters are leaving the coasts. They’re leaving major cities. They’re moving inland to smaller towns where rent is cheaper and life…
Debt & Credit

Does Income Affect Your Credit Score? Here’s The Truth

Does income affect your credit score? Two-thirds of Americans think it does — but the answer is no. 67% of Americans incorrectly…
Saving Money

Your Emergency Fund Isn’t What It Used to Be. Here’s What Changed.

A year ago, you might have had $10,000 saved for emergencies. Today, the median American’s emergency fund is $5,000. Half of what…
Debt & Credit

Personal Loans: The New Debt Trap Americans Are Walking Into

Personal loans used to be something you took out for one reason: a specific, big purchase you couldn’t afford otherwise. A wedding.…
Debt & Credit

Buy Now, Pay Later Looked Smart. Here’s Why It’s Becoming a Debt Problem for Millions.

Many Americans discovered something during the pandemic: you could buy things now and split the payment into four interest-free installments. No credit…
Budgeting

You Don’t Have to Cut Everything to Spend Less. You Just Have to Pause First.

A new regional survey from WSFS Bank found something simple: 39% of people are spending less than they were a year ago.…
Budgeting

Almost a Third of Americans Feel Financially Broke — Even When They’re Not. I Know the Feeling.

I remember the moment clearly. I had just checked my bank balance. There was money there. More than last month, actually. But…
Budgeting

Why I Stopped Thinking About Money All the Time (And What I Did Instead)

I used to think about money all day. Every single day. From the moment I woke up until I went to sleep.…