Americans are no strangers to debt, with the average individual owing $21,800 in non-mortgage debt in 2023. Nevertheless, you can bet your bottom dollar that some debt-carrying Americans believe these myths about debt. Mindfully American dug into research and read people’s opinions on the concepts they hold true about debt. The result is this list…
The office can be a great place to make friends and acquaintances. But it can also become uncomfortable when work styles and personalities clash. Research company Innerbody ran a survey to determine the causes and impact of workplace conflict. Measuring Workplace Conflict Innerbody.com surveyed 973 workers to determine the kinds of conflicts people have at…
Inflation is an issue that’s been on many Americans’ minds. The cost of living in the United States is rising, affecting housing prices and the cost of essentials like groceries. While many Americans can’t imagine what life would be like if inflation rises further, some people in other parts of the world face much higher…
Some Americans proudly boast about their credit scores; others get anxious thinking about them. As a nation, Americans appear not to be afraid of taking out debt. By the end of 2023, we accumulated $17.1 trillion in consumer debt, a 4.4% increase from 2022. That said, the interest rates Americans received on that $17.1 vary…
According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, baby boomers born in the early 1960s have about $50,000 less saved for retirement when they reach their early 50s than those born in the late 1950s. That’s a tough statistic to swallow, and different aspects of the US economy are to blame. Great Recession’s…
In 2023, Donald Trump made news for missing out on The Forbes 400 list for the second time in three years. The Forbes 400, initiated by Forbes itself, ranks the top 400 wealthiest individuals in America. That said, former president Trump is far from poor; had he had $300 million more to his name when…
Inflation is cooling down. But as many Americans are realizing, that doesn’t correspond with a decrease in the cost of goods. So, some are looking for a cheaper state to move to. Forbes Advisor ran a study to determine the cheapest states to live in and those where hard-earned dollars don’t go as far. They…
The United States isn’t the only country in debt to other nations. China, known for its significant lending, is awaiting repayments from numerous countries. That said, China probably doesn’t hold a grudge against the countries that owe it money. In 2013, it launched the Belt and Road Initiative, inspired by the ancient Silk Road of…
Do you know what it takes to be a top 10% earner where you live? The income required to be in the top 10% varies greatly across states, so your guess might be more or less accurate depending on where you live. Find out what it takes to be in the top 10% in your…
Americans collectively owe $16,960,000,000,000 in debt. That’s $16.9 trillion, if all those zeros are making your head spin. It’s no secret that debt affects the mental health of many Americans. But not all of it affects us the same, according to an Innerbody survey. Mental Health’s Role Innerbody.com conducted a survey to assess how different…
