Have you ever wondered what jobs make the highest salaries in the United States? Maybe you want to plan your future career, or maybe you just want to know how your salary compares to the top-paying professions. From healthcare to information technology to law, many industries employ professionals who earn generous salaries for their work….
Not very long ago, tipping meant rounding up a check at a restaurant if the service was good. Now, it often involves being presented with an iPad displaying exorbitant tip suggestions for even the simplest of purchases. Pew Research Center dove into what’s changed about tipping culture in America and what U.S. citizens have to…
America 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. When…
It’s no surprise that the value of the U.S. dollar has more and less value, depending on the city and state. Understanding what $100 is truly worth in each state can help you budget for out-of-state trips and play a factor in determining where to move to if relocating is in your plans. Prices differ…
Americans have access to affordable food and fuel compared to many high-income countries, but we’re overpaying for some goods and services. This list of 13 items shows when U.S. citizens shell out more money than our developed country counterparts. 1: College Textbooks The college textbooks U.S. students are required to use sell for up to…
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…
“Tipflation” wasn’t part of mainstream American vocabulary until recently. Now, this phrase rolls off many frustrated customers’ tongues. According to a Bankrate report, 30% of Americans feel tipping has gotten out of control. Tipping has also transitioned from an act that many people feel good about to one they do out of feeling social pressure….
As many Americans get older, they start to think about how they can save for their later years. What should you do to make sure you have enough money for retirement? The better question might be, what shouldn’t you do? Unfortunately, older Americans often make some mistakes when it comes to long-term financial planning, especially…
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…
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…
