Most of us have felt that deer-in-headlights moment when facing our finances. Should I invest more? Am I saving enough? Can I afford this purchase? According to new research, this isn't just occasional anxiety – it's a chronic condition for many Americans.

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A significant number of Americans still don't believe women earn less than men, even as the wage gap has recently gotten worse for the first time in twenty years. According to a new survey, 15% of Americans don't believe there's a gender pay gap at all.

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The solution to reducing one of your home's biggest energy hogs might be hanging right in your backyard. New research from the University of Michigan reveals that line-drying clothes, even partially, could cut greenhouse gas emissions from drying by 41-67%, with complete line-drying eliminating them entirely.

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A survey of 2,000 employed Americans making less than $75,000 annually shows what happens to the modern paycheck—where it goes, how fast it disappears, and how many people need to plan carefully just to make it through each month.

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In a country with world-class medical care, millions of Americans face a tough choice: go into debt or forgo needed treatment.

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In today's world, the boundaries between our personal and professional lives often blur. Many of us try to keep financial worries separate from our work life, but a new study from the University of Georgia suggests this separation may be wishful thinking.

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James Howells is considering buying a council dump in South Wales after his former partner accidentally threw away a hard drive containing his Bitcoin wallet.

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Seeing the Northern Lights is on the bucket lists of countless people worldwide. However, picking the right place to visit, the right time of year to go, and even the right moon cycle can make this trip challenging to plan.

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As Americans grapple with rising costs and economic uncertainty, a troubling pattern of financial distress is emerging across the nation's largest cities.

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Ever wondered how much money it would take for someone to quit their job and travel the world? According to new research, the magic number is $287,731.

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When a potential buyer makes an offer on eBay, sellers face a simple choice: accept, reject, or counter. New research reveals that the time taken to make this decision could significantly influence the outcome of the deal.

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Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision that opened the floodgates for legalized sports betting beyond Nevada, the landscape of American gambling has transformed dramatically.

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As the 2025 housing market takes shape, a new survey reveals that two-thirds of Americans are apprehensive about the real estate landscape, with many potential buyers feeling priced out of their dream of homeownership.

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In the middle of Super Bowl LIX, President Donald Trump posted on social media that he was getting rid of the penny.

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A new survey reveals that 32% of people feel uncomfortable talking about money with their significant other -- and given how often couples argue about finances, this discomfort isn't surprising.

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As Americans grapple with rising healthcare costs, a revealing new study shows where much of that money is going - and it's not necessarily toward better patient care or medical research.

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In the volatile world of cryptocurrency trading, platforms vanish as quickly as they emerge. This nightmare scenario has already played out for thousands of traders globally, with nearly 500 cryptocurrency exchanges failing since 2014.

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If you've ever stared at your tax forms like they're written in ancient hieroglyphics, you're not alone.

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One morning you’ll wake up and won’t have to go to work. How will it feel? Relaxing? Lonely? Exciting? Terrifying? Or, might it encompass all of these?

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Most people know smoking is bad for their health, but a new study suggests it could also be bad for their wealth.

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The real question isn't just whether Medicare Advantage plans offer extra benefits, but whether those benefits actually help seniors get the care they need.

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When it comes to making financial decisions, conventional wisdom suggests keeping emotions out of the equation. But new research reveals that men, contrary to traditional gender stereotypes, may be significantly more susceptible to letting emotions influence their financial choices than women.

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When preparing for your next job interview, you might want to spend as much time reflecting on your failures as your achievements.

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In an eye-opening study that sheds new light on the evolving landscape of digital financial crime, researchers have uncovered a striking pattern in Nigerian cryptocurrency fraud: all convicted perpetrators are male, and nearly two-thirds are under 30 years old.

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As we enter a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on and leave behind some consumer myths that are detrimental to ourselves and to the planet.

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As we turn to 2025, experts are optimistic the economy will keep growing. But that’s not without some caveats.

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This holiday season, take a moment to ask yourself, "Does this person really want what I'm buying them?" A new survey finds the answer is likely no!

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The “pain of payment effect” is the psychological discomfort of parting with money in the moment of paying.

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"For broad concepts where there have been good explanations on the internet for a long time, ChatGPT can do a very good job at synthesizing those concepts. If it's a specific, idiosyncratic issue, it's really going to struggle," researchers say.

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Parents whose kids believe in Santa plan to spend over $100 more on gifts this year than parents whose children don't believe in Jolly Old St. Nicholas.

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Americans collected an average of 42 pieces of financial knowledge from TikTok in 2024.

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Overall, the average American will spend over $2,000 this season. However, many don't have this cash on hand.

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56% of respondents feel pressured to spend money during the holidays, with family emerging as the primary source of financial strain.

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Despite decades of progress toward workplace equality, a stubborn gender wage gap persists, with women earning about 25% less than their male counterparts.

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Are you feeling financially stressed as 2024 comes to a close? You're not alone, not even close.

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A new study reveals that when customers feel observed while tipping, they may leave higher tips but are less likely to return to the business.

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34% of millennials claim they've achieved financial success – the highest percentage among all generations.

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The average U.S. shopper expects to spend more than $1,000 on gifts for Christmas and other winter holidays this year, surveys show.

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Medicare Advantage – the commercial alternative to traditional Medicare – is drawing down federal health care funds, costing taxpayers an extra 22% per enrollee to the tune of $83 billion a year.

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Researchers found that placing surcharges on vehicles using city streets mainly hurt lower-income communities that already had limited transit alternatives.

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A new poll of passionate fantasy football owners tells a stark tale of survival and surrender.

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Musk is now in joint charge of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he will be tasked with streamlining government operations and reducing bureaucracy.

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You might think that paying your bills on time and keeping your debt low is enough to maintain a solid credit score, but there’s one critical mistake millions of Americans are making.

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The secret to saving money at the grocery store might not be clipping coupons or buying in bulk – it could be skipping the meat aisle entirely.

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Financial toxicity is the negative impact of the economic burden of healthcare on patients and their families.

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Western Governors University School of Business tax expert Jim Franklin explains what might be in store for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and for taxpayers.

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Over three-quarters of American consumers report noticing their favorite food products shrinking while prices stay the same.

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Nearly 58% of respondents admit they’re currently struggling with their debt.

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The myth of meritocracy has just taken another hit.

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An expert reveals two key areas in particular where Trump’s victory could produce economic benefits over the next four years.

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