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 Floridians rightly feel comfortable with their finances, even the most careful budgeters and shrewd investors can make mistakes from time to time. Frequent money errors Floridians make range from minor…
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…
If you know, you know. Costco is packed with huge packages of Kirkland Signature goodies, rotisserie chickens that steal the spotlight, and mountains of fresh produce that look too good to pass up. However, even in this wonderland of savings, customers commonly make mistakes that can (often unknowingly) spoil the fun. Here are some tips…
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 Americans prove, with enough talent, determination, and luck, you don’t always need a college degree to be sucessful. So, before turning in your college application to Virginia schools, learn…
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 West Virginia this year, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself at a gas station at least once 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…
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, people have the highest income on average than anywhere else in the nation. In neighboring West Virginia, residents have the lowest. Income Disparities To determine which states…
Virginians, you just might be in luck if you’ve been thinking about house flipping to earn some extra cash. A new study from ViewHomes Team shows that the success of flipping houses depends a lot on location, and one Virginia city ranks in the top five. Do you have a hunch about which city in…
There’s no doubt the last decade has brought a lot of change for middle-class West Virginia residents. One of the biggest is how far (or how no-so-far) their dollars stretch. Things that the average American used to expect now seem out of reach. From summer vacation to a college degree, middle-class necessities have quickly become…
