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Homeowners and prospective homebuyers are left on the sidelines as mortgage rates near the highest point in more than two decades. To combat rising rates, many existing homeowners are willing to consider staying put – perhaps especially those who were able to secure record low mortgage rates during the pandemic. Right now, nearly three quarters […]
Dining out with friends is all fun and games until the bill comes and groups are left to decide how they’d like to split the tab. Does the person who ordered more pay more? What about the person who decided not to imbibe, should they pay less? Then there’s the question of who puts their […]
Young Americans are losing friends over their spending habits and it’s putting a damper on their finances. According to a study conducted by Qualitrics on behalf of Intuit Credit Karma, more than one-third of Gen Z and millennials (36%) have a friend who drives them to overspend. This is leading many to take on debt […]
The housing market has been in an ongoing state of turbulence, resulting in an affordability crisis that is likely keeping many prospective buyers on the sidelines. As buyers face decades-high mortgage rates, many Americans are met with concerns that they’ll never be able to afford a home, while others are making sacrifices to achieve the […]
The impact of the 2021 “wedding boom” has resulted in continued demand, driving up costs across the industry. Regardless, some brides and grooms feel an increased pressure to keep up with appearances, planning elaborate weddings among the likes of influencers and celebrities – hello, Sofia Richie – or even random people on social media thanks […]
Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2005) is doing things differently, bucking societal norms, like the traditional nine-to-five, and forging a new path forward. As part of this, Gen Z has started to gravitate towards trends like the FIRE movement (financially independent, retire early) and are looking for ways to maximize their earnings and limit […]
As consumers prepare for their summer vacations, it’s likely many will experience sticker shock when it comes to the total cost of the experience, especially with travel prices on the rise and the demand for travel at pre-pandemic levels. However, increased prices might not be enough to hold consumers back from taking a vacation this […]
The decision of whether or not student loan forgiveness will come to pass is still with the Supreme Court, leaving many Americans in limbo. With payments set to resume no later than September 1, many borrowers are preparing to resume payments after a three-year hiatus. With so much uncertainty around the Supreme Court’s decision, many […]
Consumers emerged from the depths of the pandemic into a period of sustained inflation, rising interest rates and market volatility, likely making it more difficult for many Americans to make ends meet. In particular, those with limited income streams, like some Gen Z adults (born between 1997 and 2005). Perhaps as a result, many consumers […]
Owning a home is one of the most effective ways to build wealth in America. In fact, the median net worth of U.S. homeowners is 40x higher than that of U.S. renters. Those priced out of homeownership, and therefore the opportunity to build equity, are forced to find other housing solutions, which most often includes […]