Catherine Falls Commercial | Moment | Getty Images If you’ve noticed the cost of your car insurance policy has gone up, you’re not alone. Inflation takes some of the blame, but your credit score may have a role as well. The national average cost for full-coverage car insurance has gone up to $2,543 per year, … Read more
House Democratic Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., during an interview in his hideaway in the U.S. Capitol. Scott J. Ferrell | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images WASHINGTON, D.C. — On a recent Sunday afternoon, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., was attending a church service in his hometown of Sumter, South Carolina, when a member … Read more
Filing taxes is more expensive this year as the industry raises prices to combat a growing accountant shortage. The cost of tax preparation and accounting fees grew 8.3% in November 2023 compared to the previous year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Taxpayers typically spend an average of $140 to file taxes every … Read more
Costco is known for its low prices and loyal customers who are willing to spend at least $60 per year on a membership fee. The wholesaler has some of the lowest prices around—especially its Kirkland Signature store brand products—but the size of the discount varies depending on what you buy. Plus, bulk-size perishable items can … Read more
A little-known Centrelink rule has shocked Australians, with a young mum going viral on social media for calling it her “Roman Empire” — a new slang term for something you can’t stop thinking about. Rachel March revealed that parents of twins do not qualify for the government’s Multiple Birth Allowance, as only triplets or higher … Read more
For the first time since 2012, Sam Dogen is getting a day job. That’s the year that Dogen quit his job as an investment banker, having spent 13 years working, saving, investing and generally burning himself out. At age 34, his portfolio and real estate investments were generating about $80,000 a year — enough for … Read more
There have been plenty of trends in the last decade-plus that have experts and internet trolls alike shaming the way people—especially millennials—spend their money. Whether it’s $5 lattes or over-the-top weddings, social media has made it easier than ever to see what people all across the world are buying and, if you’re so inclined, to … Read more
Friday’s huge jobs number showed that the labor market remains highly competitive, with wage increases outpacing expectations, and the retail industry third among those with net job gains. It’s no surprise then that the biggest retailer, Walmart, is increasing its efforts to attract and retain workers. But what’s interesting is a new carrot that it … Read more
A young project manager earning a $100,000-a-year salary has detailed how she spends her income every month. The Sydney millennial takes home $5297 per month — after taxes, compulsory student loan payments and superannuation. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: How Aussie, 28, budgets her monthly income. For more Lifestyle related news and videos check out Lifestyle … Read more
Laylabird | E+ | Getty Images Tens of millions of Americans file tax returns every year — and many are missing a “valuable credit,” according to the IRS. In 2022, roughly 23 million filers received $57 billion from the earned income tax credit, or EITC, a tax break for low- to moderate-income workers. But nearly … Read more
