The Business of Loneliness: What Dating Apps Cost Your Money and Time
Looking for someone to share your life with is a hopeful thing. Dating apps can make that search feel more possible, especially when work, family responsibilities, or a move to a new city leave few opportunities to meet people. But somewhere between the first match and another subscription renewal, the search can start to feel […]
Nurses, HVAC Techs and Electricians Feel Safest From AI. Here’s What That Means for Your Money
In a new Careerminds survey of 3,088 workers, nurses, HVAC technicians and electricians felt most secure about their careers over the next 10 years. And 62% of respondents said they would rather their child become an electrician than a software developer because of AI. For your wallet, the message is less about which job is […]
Still Paying Your Adult Kid’s Bills? What Parents Should Know
If you are still helping your adult child pay for groceries, rent, utilities, debt, or emergencies, you are not alone. But “common” does not automatically mean sustainable. A new Canadian survey shows that parental support often continues well into a child’s 30s. That reality reflects high living costs and a longer path to financial independence. […]
Is Gen Z Climbing the Wrong Career Ladder? Why the Skilled Trades May Offer a Faster Way Up
For years, young adults heard the same advice: get a four-year degree, land an office job, and climb. But the ladder they were told to climb is getting crowded at the top. Many baby boomers and Gen X workers are staying on the job longer, and research from Italy shows that when senior workers delay […]
81% of Americans Expecting an Inheritance Are Counting on It for Retirement
A new LendingTree study highlights a serious retirement-planning risk: Many Americans are treating an expected inheritance as part of their financial foundation, even though the money, timing, and final amount remain uncertain. Among Americans younger than 65 who expect to receive an inheritance or financial gift, 81% say they are relying on it to fund […]
7 in 10 Americans Say a Pension Beats a 401(k) : and 40% Don’t Expect to Ever Retire
A new WalletHub Retirement Savings Survey, published August 31, 2026, captures a striking level of retirement anxiety among Americans. According to the survey: 70% believe a pension is a better retirement vehicle than a 401(k). 40% do not believe retirement will ever be in the cards for them. One in three respondents are not confident […]
Confident About Money but Missing the Basics? You’re Not Alone
Many people feel reasonably confident about money. They pay their bills, make spending decisions, contribute something to retirement, and believe they could create a savings plan if necessary. But confidence and preparedness are not the same thing. The difference between the two can be called the confidence-competence gap. It is not a character flaw, and […]
Why Gen Z’s Debt Is Growing Faster Than Any Other Generation
A new survey found that 45% of Gen Z adults with debt said their debt increased during the past 12 months, the highest share of any generation surveyed. That compared with 39% of millennials, 34% of Generation X, and 30% of baby boomers. The most important insight is not simply that Gen Z owes money. […]
Why Millennials and Gen Z Would Rather Break Up Than Date Someone in Debt
Knowledge snapshot: Debt and Relationships The TD Bank 2026 Love & Money Survey found that: 46% of Americans say a partner’s debt or financial habits would influence whether they pursued a serious relationship. That number rises to 51% among Millennials and 49% among Gen Z. 72% say financial stability is important when pursuing a serious […]
Credit Card APR at 23.80%: What to Do Before the Fed’s September Meeting
A credit card APR of 23.80% is not a prediction about where rates are headed. It is a snapshot of the average annual percentage rate on new credit card offers tracked by LendingTree in August 2026. Still, the number matters. Credit card borrowing remains expensive, and the Federal Reserve’s September 15-16 meeting could affect the […]
The Hidden Cost of Losing Weight: Americans Spend Nearly $1,400 a Year Trying
Americans who reported spending money on weight-loss products and services spent an average of $116 a month, or about $1,392 a year, according to a July 2026 survey commissioned by Trimi Health, a U.S. telehealth provider operating in the weight-management and GLP-1 treatment space. The survey of 1,005 adults offers a snapshot of respondents’ self-reported […]
The Post-Grad Reality Check: Why Nearly Half of Recent College Graduates Move Back Home
Every spring, millions of college graduates step across commencement stages with a clear cultural script in mind: land a job, sign a lease on an apartment, start building an independent life, and eventually buy a house. New data reveals that for a massive portion of Generation Z, that script breaks down almost immediately after graduation. […]
U.S. Cities Where Residents Spend Beyond Their Means
Discover the top U.S. cities where residents spend beyond their means, as highlighted by Upgraded Points’ study. Learn about the financial strain Americans face and how essential expenses surpass income benchmarks in key metropolitan areas.
The Happiest Residents in Affluent Areas: Where Luxury Living Meets Real Fulfillment
Discover which residents are happiest in America’s most affluent cities, and why the high cost of living might just be worth the price.
1-in-5 Americans Turn to Alcohol When Making Big Financial Decisions, Finds Study
1-in-5 Americans Turn to Alcohol When Making Big Financial Decisions, Finds Study. Half said reducing stress levels associated with their financial situations was the primary reason for drinking. 41% regretted making some financial decisions while inebriated. Infographic included. Navigating significant financial decisions such as buying a home, consolidating credit card debt, or even declaring bankruptcy are among […]