What’s yours…isn’t mine? Finances are always a tricky topic that people don’t often want to discuss. Yet, one would assume if anyone is going to reveal their yearly salary, it would be their spouse — well, not in this marriage. A frustrated wife took to Reddit to ask for advice on how to handle the … Read more
The strategic generation? Gen Z is shunning impulse spending in favor of long-term goals. A new nationwide survey of 2,000 Gen Z Americans revealed one in three (33%) identify as planners who budget, track spending and plan ahead, while one in four (25%) call themselves value-seekers who research and compare before making purchases. That’s compared … Read more
Oh no, he didn’t. A woman’s boyfriend didn’t tell her he quit his job — and then accused her of being unsupportive when she didn’t want to pay the full rent they once split. The frustrated girlfriend took to the r/AITA_WIBTA_PUBLIC Reddit forum to vent about her situation — which has since been deleted. This … Read more
Tyler Perry is keeping his (credit) cards close to his chest. The media mogul, who amassed a net worth upwards of $1.4 billion, revealed that he doesn’t believe in providing family members with handouts. What’s more, the Hollywood filmmaker said that he once went so far as to fire his aunt from a job because … Read more
The state of their bank accounts is not good. The US has been plagued by economic uncertainty of late, but some regions were definitely hit harder than others. Personal finance company WalletHub recently unveiled a map showing the states with the most people suffering from financial distress — finding that Texas topped the list in … Read more
A self-proclaimed millionaire quit her $300,000 a year corporate job and “downsized her lifestyle” to retire at the age of 43 and be “financially free.” Pav Lertjitbanjong, 43, worked the corporate grind for 23 years before deciding enough was enough. In April 2025, her grandmother passed away and Pav realized she was too busy “chasing … Read more
Half of Americans feel “financially frozen,” according to new research. A survey examining the financial behavior and strategies of 2,000 Americans found that 53% of respondents feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about what to do when it comes to their finances. Respondents said their biggest financial concerns are paying for necessities (36%) and sticking to … Read more
The qualities that make financially successful adults begin in childhood, according to the latest findings from a study that began 52 years ago. Psychologists in New Zealand have tracked 1,000 kids from the city of Dunedin since 1972 to discover the childhood factors with the greatest impact on how they develop into adults. The best … Read more
Less than one-third of Americans (31%) think they’ve financially “made it” in life, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans split evenly by generation revealed that of those who don’t think they’re there yet, a little more than half (54%) believe that they are well on their way and will financially “make … Read more
Actor Dick York’s career was plunged into chaos after an on-set injury, prompting him to become “financially and physically destitute,” an author has said. York, who was propelled to global stardom after landing the role of Darrin Stephens in “Bewitched,” struggled in his final days before his death in 1992 at age 63. For the … Read more
Poor things! More than half of adults 18 to 34 years old rely on some sort of allowance from their parents, according to a study released Thursday by the Pew Research Center. Gen Zers 18 to 24 are most likely to depend on their parents for financial support. In fact, more than half of this … Read more
The average American says financial independence is making upwards of $94,000 per year and 60% feel optimistic they can reach this money milestone. In a recent poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, spenders and savers say financial freedom is synonymous with resilience and independence: not needing money from family and friends (47%), reaching a certain net … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together for 11 years, living together for seven. He’s a Realtor in his hometown. I had a stroke four years ago, which forced me into early retirement. Real estate is a dog-eat-dog occupation. Paychecks are few and far between, so I pay the rent and all the … Read more