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Cryptocurrency is a word that many know but fewer understand. Survey data shows that 98% of people do not have a basic understanding of what cryptocurrency is. With so much information online and so many terms and concepts, it can be challenging to understand what cryptocurrency is, how you get it, and if these coins are safe investments.
Medical debt in the United States, as of August 2021, was approximately 140 billion dollars, and 45% of Americans state that they would find it difficult to pay an unexpected $500 medical bill.
Q: I've heard that the Fed plans to raise the interest rate this year. How will this impact the economy and the current inflation rates? A: The rising inflation rate, once determined to be a transitory and natural consequence of pandemic lockdowns, now appears to be here to stay, given that headlines announced a 7% increase in the consumer...
Annie Dinwiddie's dog Rosie is 181 pounds of pure love. But all the love in the world won't cover the nearly $25,000 in vet bills Dinwiddie has racked up since she got her pup. Thankfully, pet insurance will.
Even with all kinds of advances in technology, we all know natural disasters can still wreak havoc on our lives, especially here in southeast Texas. In any disaster, it's incredibly important to be able to reach help - that's where technology can make a big difference. Many apps have been created to benefit the user in the event of a hurricane,...
If you've taken the plunge and you're living with your partner or spouse, new living arrangements mean new responsibilities -inevitably including financial ones. While it can be daunting to discuss money, you need to do it to ensure a happy, long relationship. In light of the fact that a recent study has shown 18-34 year old's are the least adept...
If you want to thrive as a couple, tough discussions are necessary. Talks about growing your family, where to live, and how to be intimate can affect your entire relationship. Despite the important of some conversations, there are plenty that never occur. Did you know that a survey found that 44% of couples think personal finance is the most...
Who would have thought that there could be a possibility that someone might actually owe you money, instead of the opposite? In a day where bills, taxes, and other expenses seem to consume our finances, it's a rare thing to come across "free money", so to speak. However, there are several ways you might be missing out on some unclaimed money -...
While earning money is one of the first financial lessons that parents teach their kids, it's important to also teach the lesson of delayed gratification and how to resist from making impulse purchases. Here's some creative and fun ways to teach your kids about earning money, and more importantly, the lesson of delayed gratification.
