Watch out, America. It's time to start thinking before you swipe your credit card.
According to ABC News, a new study from the website WalletHub says the total credit card debt of U.S. consumers exceeded $1 trillion for the first time. In 2017, ...
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Falling for This Tax Scam Will Have You Singing an Unhappy (i)Tune
Tax season is upon us -- and scammers know it. While we'd all like to think we could outwit someone who tries to defraud us, the truth is that these criminals prey on some of our biggest fears and often see substantial results. In fact, the US ...
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4 Great Budgeting Tips For Every Millennial
Shortly after ringing in the new year, many Millennials are already struggling to reach their financial resolutions. It's no wonder why; the average debt a typical millennial carries is $47,689, according to a 2015 Millennial Money Mindset Report. ...
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Here Are 3 Killer Gamification Marketing Strategies in Action
In the old media world, customers rarely interacted with a company's marketing campaigns. Radio commercials, TV, print media, and billboard advertising may have featured a call to action or phone number, but they rarely demanded active participation. ...
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5 Ways To Financially Prepare For Your Healthcare Needs
Healthcare in the United States is a hot-button political issue, ripe with disagreement. It is also immensely complicated, making it all the more difficult to wrap your head around the right answers. Of course, there is one thing almost everyone can ...
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New Survey Tells the Real Story Behind Millennial ‘Job-Hopping’
A recent survey has reflected a changing opinion on what constitutes a desirable career opportunity as more millennials cite being in a role they're passionate about as the top reason, according to Ladders.
Passion for their jobs was survey ...
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Exploring Ways to Support Dental Patients’ Health and Financial Needs
Whether you're a dental professional or a patient, you can't argue the fact that proper dental care is a necessity.
Unfortunately, dental services aren't always affordable for those with lower incomes. Medical Group Management Association data has ...
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What to Consider Before Closing a Deal on a Vacation Home
As you work to become more financially secure, leisure time might feel more precious than ever. This is why many professionals choose to purchase their own slice of paradise: a vacation home.
Whether this is a new idea for you or you've been ...
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CTRL-F: Google Searches for Their Stolen Company Bikes
When it comes to security, Google does not mess around. They are one of the top web companies in the world, perfecting their cloud storage services and changing their algorithm 500 to 600 times per year. But lately, they have one security issue that ...
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An HVAC Professional Teaches High School Students About the Field
While most people are gearing up for the winter weather with warm clothes and jackets, one high school teacher is hoping to teach his students about the ins-and-outs of a homeowner's winter lifeline, better known as the HVAC system.
According to ...
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2017 Was a Record Year in Insurance Claims Due to Natural Disasters
Insurers are expected to pay a record $135 billion to cover losses from natural disasters in 2017, according to German reinsurer Munich Re. This high costs was due to the most expensive hurricane season ever to occur in the United States and ...
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Tax Season Kicks Off at the End of January
Tax season is just around the corner and it's time to start preparing.
There are some new changes coming to the tax circuit this year and it's important for every individual and every organization to fully understand what's to come.
The ...
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How Trump’s Tax Plan Might Impact You in 2018
Even under the best of circumstances, understanding your yearly tax filing can be a colossal challenge. Confusion surrounding taxes can have substantial financial ramifications for your family. Of the 1 million individual return audits that took ...
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Wait, What? Survey Shows Airline Customer Satisfaction Up for 5th Year
Shrinking legroom, customers dragged off flights, delays ... it seems that airlines are constantly battling customer satisfaction issues. Yet according to the J.D. Power 2017 North America Airline Satisfaction Survey, customer satisfaction in the ...
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Amazon May See Stronger E-Commerce Competition From Walmart
The cloud computing company and leader in e-commerce retail, Amazon, may be seeing stronger competition in the future, new data suggests. According to market intelligence leader SimilarWeb, Walmart's online conversion has been steadily increasing ...
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Saving Money On Holiday Parties: Host Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank
The holiday season is upon us, and soon you'll begin receiving invitations for holiday parties. While holiday parties are part of what makes this time of the year so wonderful, they can also take a massive toll on your savings account. From buying ...
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Study: Americans More Likely to Save for Vacation than for Retirement
Although Americans are criticized for putting work above all else, so much so that half of those in the workforce aren't using all their vacation days, a new NerdWallet study suggests that we are prioritizing getaways -- but it may be at the expense ...
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U.S. Housing Market Seeing Unchanged Mortgage Rates from Last Year
According to recent data, mortgage rates rose slightly this year, but are now essentially back to where they started a year ago.
The average 30-year fixed rate reached 3.95% with an average 0.5 point. Two weeks ago, it was at 3.90% and at 3.94% a ...
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3 Ways to Reduce the Amount of Money You Spend on Coffee
Coffee is something a lot of us drink every single day. While it can provide a nice boost during a long work day, purchasing one or more cups of coffee every day can seriously hurt your bank account. It may not seem like it at the time, but these ...
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3 Ways To Quickly Bulk Up Your Retirement Savings
It's no secret that building up a retirement savings account is key to sustaining a high quality of life during your golden years. Sure, it's essential to have money for the bare necessities now -- as well as the not-so-bare necessities -- but don't ...
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