Looking to move to a state that’s gentler on your wallet? A Forbes study determined the ten cheapest states to live in to help hardworking Americans save money. Can you guess where Georgia ranks? Methodology To determine America’s cheapest states to live in, Forbes researchers created a cost-of-living index. The index uses data from the…
If you know a lot of Virginians 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…
Car insurance rates are on the rise across the U.S, leaving 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 Cars…
Ever wonder where all your hard-earned money goes? You don’t need us to tell you that many Pennsylvanians 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….
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…
