You Should Think Twice Before Paying Medical Bills With A Credit Card
Using a credit card to pay medical bills might seem like an easy way to take care of the charges, but it can cost you down the line.
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The Cost Of Crime For Those Living In America's Most Dangerous Cities
The economic and societal costs of crime for those living in the most dangerous U.S. cities is even more striking when compared to those living in the safest.
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Where Does The Money Go When A Professional Athlete Gets Fined?
Sports fines in a season can easily eclipse several million dollars, and when the accountants go to balance the books, here's where they can say the money goes.
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How Much Money Does The Average Person Spend In A Lifetime?
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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States With The Highest Sports Betting Revenue In The US
Since 2018, sports betting in the U.S. has opened up to individual states and is currently legal in 38 states. Revenue for the top states is above a billion.
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The Dark History Of Tipping In America
With regard to tipping in America, which continues to spread, you may be surprised to learn that many have long been against it, along with its dark history.
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Are TJX Rewards Platinum Mastercard Perks Worth The Cost?
For TJX-brand shoppers, a store credit card sounds practical. Yet, along with the perks, you should also weigh the consequences of taking on a new card.
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Reconsider Using Your Debit Card When Shopping Online. Here's Why
Many people use debit cards to control their spending. Yet, with regard to online shopping, there are a few things every debit-card holder should keep in mind.
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Is The Hilton Honors American Express Card Truly Worth The Cost?
While the Hilton Honors card from American Express doesn't require an annual fee, the cost of this card lies in the opportunity cost of choosing this card.
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How Much Do Americans Spend On Christmas?
Spending records in 2023 tell only part of the story for holiday shopping in the U.S. Let's also look at what people are buying and who's spending the most.
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The Dark Truth Behind Credit Card Rewards
Credit card rewards may seem like free money, but the truth is, they're not. Card issuers recoup that money in a few ways, actually making money in the process.
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This Is The Most Money Ever Spent On A Presidential Campaign
As political campaign spending continues its rise, experts say the 2024 elections, including the presidential election, are on pace to break previous records.
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Are The Southwest Credit Card Perks Worth The Cost?
There are three tiers to the Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card: Plus, Premium, and Priority. While perks increase with each tier, so does the annual fee.
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Here's What Happens When You Can't Make Rent (& How To Deal With It)
Missing a rent payment is a stressful situation for both you and your landlord, but there are several courses of action that can help reduce the tension.
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Things You Should Always Pay For With A Credit Card
Responsibly using a credit card can not only help your credit history/score, but can also result in savings and extra cash through points, rewards, and perks.
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How Much Does It Cost To Make A Dollar Bill?
The dollar bill's design hasn't changed since 1963, but the cost to produce it has, thanks to inflation. Also, it costs the same to make a $2 bill.
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Sneaky Ways Casinos Trick You Into Spending Money
Losing hands of cards and bad slot machine pulls are far from the only tricks up a casino's sleeve to get customers to spend more money.
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Things You Should Never Keep In Your Wallet
Your wallet goes with you everywhere -- and that's a big problem, should you lose it while any of these tough-to-replace items are inside.
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How Much Does A Super Bowl Ad Cost In 2024?
1995 marked the first year a 30-second Super Bowl ad cost $1 million. Since then, the price has only risen, with some longer spots costing eight figures.
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How Much Do TV Networks Pay For NFL Games?
Disney, NBC, CBS, Fox, and Amazon pay billions for the right to broadcast NFL games each year. The current media contract is set through the 2033-34 season.
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What Really Happens If You Don't Pay Your Medical Bills
While the impact of medical debt on credit reports has gotten better, there are still consequences if you don't try and pay a debt you've verified you owe.
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Think Twice Before Using Your Debit Card To Pay For Gas. Here's Why
The next time you pull up to the pump to fill your car's tank with gas, take a moment to observe the panel. Doing so could save your debit card from theft.
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Here's Why Some Businesses Charge You Extra For Using A Credit Card
If you've ever been charged extra for using a credit card, this is why the business applied a surcharge and what you should look for regarding this practice.
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This Generation Has The Worst Tippers, According To Research
Tipping culture has led to questions about who to tip and for how much. Research, though, finds there's one generation that simply shrugs at the expectation.
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5 Ways A Government Shutdown Takes Money Out Of Your Pocket
With congress in a state of advanced dysfunction, the threat of a government shutdown looms large. Here's how one can affect your pocketbook.
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What Happens When You Only Make The Minimum Payment On Your Credit Card
It's better to make the minimum payments on your credit cards than to avoid paying at all, but only paying the minimum comes with some downsides.
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Here's How Many Credit Cards You Should Actually Have
Contrary to popular belief, there is a perfect number of credit cards to have to signal financial stability.
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