How much do you need in your ‘rainy day fund’ to feel secure?
By Chris Melore How much would it take to feel financially prepared for an emergency? New research has found the average American would need $5,078…
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Summer canceled? Rising cost of living forcing many to reconsider spending on fun
By Chris Melore Summer is here, but the fun may be over before it even starts! Nearly nine in 10 Americans have seen their cost…
Star Trek’s Holodeck becomes reality thanks to ChatGPT and video game technology
By Chris Melore Remember the holodeck from “Star Trek: The Next Generation”? That virtual reality room aboard the Enterprise that could create any kind of…
Stretch Your Savings! Top 5 States to Retire for the Budget-Conscious
By Chris Melore Retirement is the goal for most people after a long career. However, the biggest question usually is: where can you live to…
6.8 Million Americans Drowning in Debt: Which States Are Struggling Most in 2023?
By Chris Melore There’s no question that 2023 has been rough on Americans’ wallets. According to a new report, 6.8 million Americans have at least…
22 Years after 9/11, Ground Zero First Responders are Still Facing New Health Issues
By Chris Melore The 9/11 terror attacks rocked America 22 years ago, but for the first responders who raced towards the burning World Trade Center,…
Can You Pass a U.S. Citizenship Test? 41% Don’t Know Independence Day’s Meaning
By Chris Melore More than one in three Americans don’t know the true meaning of Independence Day. That’s according to a new OnePoll survey that…
Living in the Red: Average American Has Over $54,000 Worth of Debt
By Chris Melore What would you do to be completely debt-free? A new survey finds Americans would give up social media for a year (32%),…
American Housing Crisis? 40% Think They Need to Win The Lottery to Buy a Home
By Chris Melore Home affordability is so out of reach right now that two out of five Americans think they’d need to win the lottery…
Opening Day 2023: 1 in 3 Baseball Fans Can’t Afford Tickets This Year
By Chris Melore Major League Baseball is back and there’s nothing quite like the pageantry of Opening Day. While hope springs eternal for each fan’s…
Censorship at the Library? 3 in 4 Americans Don’t Think Books Should be Banned
By Chris Melore Almost three-quarters of Americans don’t believe there should be censorship of books. The survey of 2,000 Americans reveals 73 percent are opposed to…
Home Economics: 2 in 3 Americans Tackling More DIY Projects as Inflation Drives up Costs
By Chris Melore More than two-thirds of Americans find themselves spending more time at home now than two years ago – and the economy may…
Black Friday Scam Alert: Here’s How to Spot Fake Sellers on Amazon
By Chris Melore Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers are hot on the trail of the best deals this holiday season — but when is…
Humbug: Despite Inflation, 54% Haven’t Received a Pay Raise in More Than a Year
By Chris Melore The holidays are here, but American workers can’t afford to take their foot off the gas. According to a new survey, two…