If you know a lot of Californians with debt, data points to you being spot-on. Consumer credit reporting company Experian ran a study shedding light on numerous aspects of personal debt among Americans. For the purposes of their analysis, consumer debt included secured and unsecured debt, such as credit cards, vehicle loans, and mortgages. The…
Ever wonder where all your hard-earned money goes? You don’t need us to tell you that many Nevadans spend their earnings on things they don’t really need. But you just might need us to tell you what some of them are. From daily habits to bigger lifestyle choices, the following expenses can add up quickly….
Car insurance rates are on the rise across the U.S, leaving West Virginia drivers searching for ways to save money. Insure.com analysts uncovered 13 vehicles that offer the cheapest insurance rates. If your car isn’t on Insure.com’s list, we’ll cover some tips you can use to keep your auto insurance costs lower. Finding the Cheapest…
It’s hard not to get a little giddy at Florida’s Dollar Tree stores. Everything looks like a deal, and it’s so easy to think, “Oh, it’s only a dollar!” (Well, $1.25 now, but who’s counting?) Still, that tiny price tag can trick you into letting your guard down—and that’s when the trouble starts. From sneaky…
Many of us are guilty of believing common myths about poverty, especially if we haven’t experienced it. But here’s one thing to consider, among many others: You might technically be poor, even if you don’t view yourself that way. Britannica Dictionary defines poor as not having enough money to fund basic items that one needs…
Here’s a sobering statistic: Consumer debt in the U.S. increased by 4.4% between 2022 and 2023. The total amount of debt Americans owe? $17.1 trillion. While the majority of that $17.1 trillion is tied to mortgages, $1.07 trillion is in credit card debt, which is traditionally considered among the worst kind of debt. That represents…
When it comes to money, do you practice good habits, or do you wish you had a better handle on your bank accounts? While some Nebraskans rightly feel comfortable with their finances, even the most careful budgeters and shrewd investors can make mistakes from time to time. Frequent money errors Nebraskans—and Americans as a whole—make…
Higher education is often a ticket to a better job, a bigger salary, and a fuller life. But it’s not the only path to success. As these American celebrities prove, with enough talent, determination, and luck, you don’t always need a college degree to be successful. So, before turning in your college application to North…
You know that feeling when you pat yourself on the back for squeezing one more use out of a paper towel or driving across your Nevada town for a cheaper gas station? It feels like you’re winning at life—until you realize the paper towel ripped immediately and you spent more on gas than you saved….
Americans held $17.1 trillion in debt in 2023, a 4.4% increase from the year prior. While over 11 trillion of that amount is in the form of a mortgage, which is largely viewed as a good kind of debt, the average credit card debt Americans hold increased by 17.4%. Experts at Experian believe credit card…
