Being responsible with money is more crucial than ever in times of turbulent economic change. But what exactly does it mean to be financially literate? Looking at factors like savings account balances, credit scores, and financial education can give some perspective on personal financial literacy, but they don’t necessarily show the whole picture. Certain things…
Veterans have access to federal and state benefits for years after their military service. Some of those benefits include affordable housing and education for them and their families. However, certain states are better for veterans than others. Using specific data points, SmartAsset breaks it down and ranks which states are the best and worst for…
Rising lottery jackpots excite millions of Americans with the prospect of winning big. The chances of earning those large jackpots are slim, but that doesn’t stop record amounts of lottery ticket sales year after year. Forty-five states participate in the Powerball lottery game, and many dream of beating the highest-ever earnings in 2022. $2.04 billion…
With the popularity of online shopping over the last two decades, porch pirates have become more of a threat to customers’ property. Whatever you’re ordering could end up in the hands of a thief who takes advantage of a package dropped off and left at your doorstep. The chances of your packages being stolen may…
Big city living has its advantages, including more amenities like parks and businesses compared to smaller cities in the U.S. But when moving to some of the largest cities in the U.S., it’s vital to consider the seemingly ever-rising prices of apartment rentals. A not-so spoiler alert: New York City and Los Angeles are off…
One of the many things making the United States great is the diverse people living across all 50 states, and with a huge mix of people comes a mix of culinary delights. Banana pudding, for example, originated in New York City but became a staple of Southern cooking in America. Coventry Direct did the hard…
The United States is famous for being the birthplace of many billionaires, including the very first, John D. Rockefeller. However, the U.S. isn’t the only country where billionaires come from or choose to reside. Countries like China, Germany, India, and the United Kingdom have had their fair share of wealthy residents along with the U.S….
The United States produces hundreds of millions of tons of solid waste yearly. With so much garbage made by Americans, you might be wondering where it all goes. The Fresno garbage dump in California opened in 1937 and is considered the first American landfill. Since then, other landfills have grown exceptionally in size. Visual Capitalist…
Big city living has its advantages, including more amenities like parks and businesses compared to smaller cities in the U.S. But when moving to some of the largest cities in the U.S., it’s vital to consider the seemingly ever-rising prices of apartment rentals. Spoiler alert: New York City and Los Angeles are off the table…
Retirement planning can be daunting for New Mexicans and Americans as a whole. The big question for many, regardless of age, is how much money one needs to save before leaving the workforce. It’s difficult to know where to begin with retirement planning, and a meeting with a financial consultant is always a good start….
