Some Americans proudly boast about their credit scores; others get anxious thinking about them. As a nation, Americans appear not to be afraid of taking out debt. By the end of 2023, we accumulated $17.1 trillion in consumer debt, a 4.4% increase from 2022. That said, the interest rates Americans received on that $17.1 vary…
Inflation is cooling down. But as many Americans are realizing, that doesn’t correspond with a decrease in the cost of goods. So, some are looking for a cheaper state to move to. Forbes Advisor ran a study to determine the cheapest states to live in and those where hard-earned dollars don’t go as far. They…
In 2023, Donald Trump made news for missing out on The Forbes 400 list for the second time in three years. The Forbes 400, initiated by Forbes itself, ranks the top 400 wealthiest individuals in America. That said, former president Trump is far from poor; had he had $300 million more to his name when…
Americans collectively owe $16,960,000,000,000 in debt. That’s $16.9 trillion, if all those zeros are making your head spin. It’s no secret that debt affects the mental health of many Americans. But not all of it affects us the same, according to an Innerbody survey. Mental Health’s Role Innerbody.com conducted a survey to assess how different…
Do you know what it takes to be a top 10% earner where you live? The income required to be in the top 10% varies greatly across states, so your guess might be more or less accurate depending on where you live. Find out what it takes to be in the top 10% in your…
The United States isn’t the only country in debt to other nations. China, known for its significant lending, is awaiting repayments from numerous countries. That said, China probably doesn’t hold a grudge against the countries that owe it money. In 2013, it launched the Belt and Road Initiative, inspired by the ancient Silk Road of…
The recent increase in cost of living is taking a toll on many Americans. But if you live in or are considering relocating to one of these most expensive cities in the United States, your bank account might have an even harder time adjusting. U.S. News & World Report gathered data from their personal internal…
Many Americans that used to work in an office are now settling down in places they previously couldn’t consider, including small and midsize towns across the United States. These spots, dubbed “zoom towns,” have recently seen a big increase their population. Financial technology company SmartAsset gathered data on the best zoom towns in the United…
Americans often categorize police officers along with teachers and other public service workers as being underpaid. But how much do police officers actually earn? ZipRecruiter crunched the numbers, pulling data from employer job postings and third-party data sources to determine the average police officer salaries in each state. While the numbers don’t show the full…
Big city living has its advantages, including more amenities like parks and businesses compared to smaller cities in the U.S. But when moving to some of the largest cities in the U.S., it’s vital to consider the seemingly ever-rising prices of apartment rentals. Spoiler alert: New York City and Los Angeles are off the table…
