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…
If you have a road trip planned within or outside of Louisiana this year, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself at a gas station a couple of times or more. There are thousands of gas stations across the United States offering places to fuel up, get snacks, and use the restroom. Despite the familiarity…
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….
Virginia and West Virginia have an even bigger gap in how far their money goes than you might have thought, according to a 2024 WalletHub report. In Virginia, residents have the highest income on average than anywhere else in the nation. In neighboring West Virginia, people have the lowest. Income Disparities To determine which states…
