Financial Illiteracy Costs Americans Over $1,500 a Year

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Financial literacy is very important – most people know that. But how important is that? How much does financial illiteracy cost? According to a new survey conducted by the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC), that figure is A LOT. The survey asked a sample of adults across the U.S. a single question: “During the past … Read more

20 Everyday Items That Were Affordable In ‘The Good Old Days’ But Are Now Considered Luxuries

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It’s remarkable how quickly everyday items and experiences have transformed from affordable necessities to luxurious indulgences. From the simple joy of owning wood furniture to the convenience of having a family doctor on call, many aspects of our lives have changed, leaving us reminiscing about the “good old days.” Let’s look at 20 everyday items … Read more

15 Millennial Stereotypes That Drive Them Nuts

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Sometimes, it seems that Millennials are locked in a perverse competition with Boomers for the dubious honor of being the generation everyone else loves to hate. And since the Boomers still have so much power and wealth, it seems that Millennials endure the bulk of it. With that comes aggravating stereotypes that particularly irk older … Read more