A new study shows that while being rich is relative, the gap between average earnings and affluence is consistently horrifying. Amid rising unemployment and inflation, it’s challenging for many Americans to get ahead, let alone get rich, though the dollar definition of the latter varies widely across the country. Indeed, what makes you a fat … Read more
You thought that medical procedure hurt? Just wait ’til you see the bill. The average cost of a one-day hospital stay in the US topped $3,200 in 2024, with California recording the highest costs ($4,700) and Mississippi the lowest ($1,400). It’s no wonder that about 36% of American households carry medical debt, with the average … Read more
Most people have savings accounts, but according to a new study, many are unaware of how their money actually grows. Commissioned by LendingClub and conducted by Talker Research, a new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 89% are at least familiar with one type of savings account, with the most well-known among them being standard … Read more
Lost sleep, a stepped-up heart rate and an upset stomach can all be symptoms of an upcoming performance review. That may help explain why, according to a Payscale survey, only ”43% of survey respondents have ever asked for a raise in their current field.” The problem: While it’s easy to hope that your work will be recognized … Read more
Financial challenges have a wide-reaching impact, and in a recent study, Gen Z reported that their social lives (72%), mental health (67%), and physical health (62%) have suffered due to money constraints in the last year. The survey of 2,000 Gen Z hourly workers also found that more than a third (36%) are working multiple … Read more
Holiday shopping is well underway, but for many Americans, a financial holiday hangover is waiting for them in 2026. This was revealed in a survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday, which found that 35% of respondents are planning to use a credit card for holiday purchases. With only 17% of these respondents … Read more
The average FinTok user spent over 400 hours scrolling through their feed in 2025, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans split evenly by generation who use FinTok — the financial side of TikTok — revealed that they spend an average of eight hours per week watching videos, totaling 416 hours this year. … Read more
By age 29, you deserve a literal tax break — a new survey has found that the average American lets professionals prepare their taxes before they hit their thirties. The poll of 2,000 U.S. taxpayers found that at a certain stage of life, more than a third (37%) are happy to just let professionals handle … Read more
If you develop dementia, you can bank on it affecting your decision-making skills. More than 6 million Americans have dementia — a gradual decline in cognitive function like memory, language and problem-solving that significantly impacts daily life. Early signs of dementia include memory loss, difficulty finding words and disorientation. A neuropsychologist warns that problems managing … Read more
Nearly one-in-three parents have discovered their child has made an online purchase without permission, with kids’ most expensive unapproved shopping sprees costing families about $170 on average. According to a nationally representative survey of 2,000 parents with children 18 and under, 31% said their kids have made digital purchases without permission. For some, the cost … Read more
The average American describes the perfect salary as $74,000, according to new research. The survey looked at 2,000 adults’ opinions on the workforce, finding the average amount they’d need to make in order to be happy. While the average response was $74,000 a year, one in five say that making upward of six figures would … Read more
The soaring cost of living and financial pressures on families have forced six in 10 parents into debt to provide for their children. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 0–18, which examined the economic challenges and mounting debt families across America are facing. Sixty-three percent of parents in debt admitted … Read more
It’s a recession in affection. Money problems used to just ruin weekends and credit scores — now they’re ruining date nights, libido, and long-term relationships. According to a recent ZipHealth survey, one in four Americans (26%) say they’re too stressed about money to have sex. Finance issues are becoming foreplay’s biggest mood killer. A shocking … Read more
Only one in 10 Americans currently feels “very good” about their financial situation, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans asked respondents how they’re feeling about their finances right now — 13% feel “very good” and 28% feel “somewhat good.” But respondents are trying to be smart about their money: 84% … 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
The kids are not alright. Zooming into adulthood — becoming autonomous, moving out of mom and dad’s, landing their first big girl or big boy jobs — all once sounded like a sweet fantasy to the youngsters of Gen Z. But now that they’re in it, Zoomers are fast feeling like their dream life of independence is … Read more
TikTok isn’t just for showing off your dance moves. Financial TikTok users have gained 42 pieces of financial knowledge from the platform throughout 2024, according to new research. The survey polled 2,000 Americans who use FinTok — the financial side of TikTok — split evenly by generation. According to the results, the younger generations are … Read more
The holidays aren’t cheap: The average American will spend over $2,000 this season, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday examined the cost breakdown of the holiday season — as well as how Americans have been impacted by 2024’s financially challenging climate. According to the results, the … Read more
Gen Z is far off from cashing in on their dreams of financial success. The “Secret to Success” study published by Empower revealed Gen Z has an inflated sense of what salary they need to make to be considered successful — and they don’t want money for the reasons you think. The “Secret to Success” study … 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