Not knowing about money matters can cost you, but there's one area in particular where a lack of financial literacy can result in an outsized mistake.
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More and more Americans are gambling these days. As of 2023, there were 486 commercial casinos in the U.S., while sports betting is now legal in 38 states.
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Not tending to home maintenance issues in a timely manner could prove a costly mistake, as problems like a hole, stain, or noise won't resolve on their own.
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For those who feel they're missing out on the country's strong economic showing, we asked expert Jason Tartick to help us get to the bottom of why this may be.
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If a financial goal of yours is paying off your mortgage, then extra payments is a way to go. It's also important, though, to weigh the full financial picture.
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Per ATTOM, foreclosures in 2023 represented 0.26% of U.S. housing. One thing to keep in mind when it comes to foreclosures: the dirty job of cleaning them out.
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If you finance a new vehicle (either to buy or lease), a type of insurance you may want to look into is gap insurance, short for "guaranteed asset protection."
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Home Depot is a great place to shop for home improvement supplies, and these tips will ensure you optimize your budget in the process.
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While you've likely heard of parlay bets, you may be less familiar with how they actually work; specifically, how these "multis" impact risk versus reward.
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It's no surprise that Jim Cramer of "Mad Money" may have a financial tip or two worth listening to. Here, we take a look at ways to save and invest, per Cramer.
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Per a 2022 study, brand drugs in the U.S. cost three times that of comparison countries. For consumers, discounts on prescriptions can at least somewhat help.
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According to Statista, over 63 million U.S. households used smart devices, like thermostats, in 2023, and this number is projected to pass 103 million by 2028.
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While you can likely guess a few of the most expensive states, a few others might surprise you, as well as their reasons for having such a high cost of living.
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Life is more expensive than ever these days, and that means you often have to pay for certain things that used to cost you nothing.
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Mismanagement of money is, of course, one way to lose it. Yet, there are other less-obvious ways people have lost their fortunes, offering lessons to learn.
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In 1999, the American Association of Retired Persons changed its name to simply AARP and opened up its membership. Today, it has nearly 38 million members.
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In 2021, one in six Americans, or ~55.6 million, were aged 65 or older, per Census Bureau data. This number is expected to surpass 80 million by 2040.
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When starting the homebuying process, it's important to debunk persistent myths. Things change, and what you may have thought to be true may no longer be.
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When Pandora officially launched in 2005, it was a big name in a new space: internet radio. Today, it's still going, operating under a freemium business model.
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Hundreds of thousands of people file for bankruptcy each year. To help avoid this option, we spoke with money expert Alaina Fingal on what to watch out for.
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A typical dinner and a movie these days can easily cost more than $100. But fortunately, research has found people a lot more open to less-expensive date ideas.
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With regard to the cruise ship retirement trend, we asked CFP Lawrence Sprung to help us break down the actual numbers and feasibility of retiring at sea.
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More than 50% (some say 60%) of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Given this, it may be difficult to believe just how much a person spends in their lifetime.
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BarkBox has been delivering dog-toy subscription boxes to homes for over a decade now, and today faces more competition than ever. Here's a look at its pricing.
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Borrowing money is a pivotal part of modern society, but if you aren't careful, you could find yourself the victim of predatory lending.
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Selling a home is an involved process, but can you do so without a pro? That's really two questions: 1) is it legal to sell a home yourself and 2) should you.
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Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, airline pilot is one of the 20 highest-paying jobs in the United States. It's also the only one not in the medical field.
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