“Tipflation” wasn’t part of mainstream Georgians’ 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 Georgia residents feel good about to one they do out of feeling social…
As Pennsylvanians age, they often start to think more seriously about how they can save for their later years. “What should I do to make sure I have enough money for retirement?” The better question might be, “What shouldn’t I do?” Unfortunately, older Pennsylvanians often make mistakes when it comes to long-term financial planning, especially…
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Floridians starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of…
Learning a new language can be both enjoyable and financially rewarding. But which languages have the greatest earning potential? The team at the language learning site Preply compiled a list of languages that can boost your earning potential in Virginia and across the United States the most. Though learning a language isn’t easy, it could…
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth,…
Normal, average, typical. Ordinary? Whatever you want to call it, it can be a useful measure for self-assessment. For instance, someone may be far off from a perfect FICO® Score of 850, but their score could still look great when compared with the national average of 715. When it comes to credit and finances, knowing…
High tariffs—they affect not only governments and corporations but also Georgian consumers right where it hurts—their wallets. Because high tariffs raise the cost of motor parts, maintenance, and even insurance claims, the auto industry is particularly affected. High tariffs have the potential to cause everyday spending to soar, regardless of whether you own a car,…
Gas prices have been a foe for many Pennsylvanian and American consumers throughout the years. Though they sometimes drop to relatively manageable levels, they often head in the wrong (higher) direction. The strife Pennsylvaina residents feel every time they pull up to the pump is nothing new. Gas prices have had peaks and valleys since…
Being responsible with money is more crucial than ever in times of turbulent economic change. But what exactly does it mean to be financially literate? Looking at factors like savings account balances, credit scores, and financial education can give some perspective on personal financial literacy, but they don’t necessarily show the whole picture. Certain things…
If you’ve been anywhere near crypto folks in Virginia (or the news, for that matter), you’ve probably heard of memecoins—those quirky, funny, and often downright bizarre cryptocurrencies that started as jokes but somehow made people millionaires. They’re risky, unpredictable, and often crazy, but for some, the gamble paid off big time. That is, in the…
