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High costs – whether it be for airfare or entertainment – are not enough to keep young Americans from living their best lives this summer. With travel at the top of consumers’ to-do lists, financial goals and saving money may be put on pause until the fall. According to a new study conducted by Qualtrics […]
Food inflation has proven to be sticky over the past few years with grocery prices up 25% since the start of the pandemic. As Americans walk the grocery aisles for household staples, they’re reminded that their money doesn’t go as far as it once did. Luckily, there are some glimmers of cost relief on the […]
Lately there’s been a lot of talk about the economy being in better shape as experts point to common economic indicators like a low unemployment rate and more moderate inflation. Yet, many Americans don’t seem to share that same positive outlook as they face a high cost of living, propped up by sustained, elevated interest […]
A perceived love for avocado toast is a stereotype that still haunts American millennials today, yet, if you were to poll today’s largest generation, they’d likely come up with another characterization – “unlucky.” It’s no secret that the economic cards have largely been stacked against millennials, many who entered the workforce around the time of […]
In March, the U.S. producer price index rose at the fastest pace in nearly a year from the year prior, which means – in short – it’s still expensive to exist right now. In times of high inflation, it’s nice to be able to share the financial load with a partner, especially for women who […]
Tax Day is looming and, while many Americans have already filed their taxes, many still have yet to submit their returns. In the first six weeks of tax season, the IRS paid $135 billion in tax refunds to American taxpayers. The question is how did they use it and how much of their refunds remain? […]
Tax refunds are often the biggest windfall of the year for many Americans, presenting an opportunity for fraudsters and scammers to swoop in and claim whatever money is owed to fillers by the IRS. Last year, the IRS flagged over 1 million tax returns for identify fraud, costing consumers millions of dollars, not to mention […]
Homeownership has long been considered a cornerstone of the American Dream, yet, lately it’s felt unattainable for many Americans. Between rising rent costs, high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and low housing inventory, aspiring homeowners are turning to their inner circle for financial help. According to a recent study conducted by Intuit Credit Karma, 47% […]
Consumer spending has remained strong despite sustained inflation, record-high interest rates and bubbling concerns of a recession. In some cases, consumers are blowing money to cope with concerns about the economy and foreign affairs, while others are spending to fuel their shopping addictions. However, recent online trends like “loud budgeting” are changing the conversation and […]
Side gigs aren’t new, but in true Gen Z fashion, the generation succeeding millennials is putting a new spin on what it means to earn additional income – and it’s paying off. According to a new study conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Intuit Credit Karma, 45% of Gen Z consider themselves digital side hustlers […]