The golden years are a little shorter in the Empire State. A new study has determined that $1 million in retirement savings lasts less than 13 years in New York, due to the sky-high costs of housing, healthcare, and groceries. GOBankingRates examined the average annual expenditures for people ages 65 and older in every state … 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
With the New Year comes a chance for a financial reset and more Americans are considering making financial resolutions in 2026 with a focus on short-term savings goals, according to a recent study by Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s annual study found that 64% of respondents are considering a financial resolution for the new year, an increase … Read more
Booking a flight can drain your wallet, but there’s one hack that can save money and reduce travel stress. Smaller, alternative airports typically offer lower fares, have shorter security lines and tend to make for a more laid-back travel experience, Dollar Flight Club reported. These airports, typically located within 30-100 miles of a major hub, … Read more
Amid widespread layoffs, many New Yorkers are trying to siphon any extra money into emergency funds to cover them through a potential period of unemployment. Now, a new analysis from GOBankingRates reveals how much cash Empire State residents should have saved to cover 3 months of expenses. The company calculated the amount spent on “necessities” … 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
They’re saying “nil” to dollar bills. Money makes the world go round. But when it comes to Gen Zers, the cold-hard stuff just makes them frown, according to new data, which reveals that tech-obsessed 20-somethings consider cash “cringe.” “More than half of Gen Z (53%) are using physical cash as a last resort when paying,” … Read more
Noel Phillips can’t believe he was cleaned out so quickly — and easily. Phillips’ world was shattered after being robbed of thousands of dollars by business imposter scammers. Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.Post The New York millennial was bled dry earlier this year by a group of business imposter scammers who used phone number spoofing technology — software … Read more
Save that money, honey. In today’s economy, people will take any advice they can when it comes to saving a buck here and there. One savvy woman shared on TikTok the strategy she follows to save money on her monthly internet bill — and it involves following a specific script when on the phone with a … Read more
Could “TrumpRx” be the prescription for lower drug prices? President Trump announced a landmark deal with Pfizer to cut drug prices and sell them on TrumpRx, a new direct-to-consumer federal website that’s slated to launch next year. Prescription drug prices in the US are roughly 2.78 times higher on average than in 33 other high-income … Read more
If you think you can’t afford to summer in Europe, think again. An American woman says she spent 55 days traveling across the continent in July and August — and her total spend was lower than what she’d pay for rent back in Los Angeles. Monae Hendrickson, 29, revealed in a viral TikTok video that … Read more
All gains, baby. Gold prices have soared to historic levels, so if you bought one of the coveted Costco gold bars last year — you’ve already made a nice profit. On Wednesday, an ounce of gold was worth $3,549 before dipping slightly to $3,557 on Thursday, according to Fox News. That’s roughly a 42% increase, … Read more
A woman so poor she lived off free food samples from a local gas station and only used candlelight — revealed the three things she’s done to turn her finances around and save $44K in three-and-a-half years. Reyjka Elle, 32, grew up in poverty and fell into even harder times when she had to begin … Read more
Some grocery stores simply have customers — others have fans. Aldi is one of those grocery stores that has gained cult status, so to show its customers the same appreciation, the national grocery chain is awarding its most loyal shoppers a year of free groceries. In this economy — that’s a huge win. ALDI is … Read more
They’re a budgeted bunch of penny-pinching pups. Gen Z is not wooing the objects of their affection with top-tier rendezvous nor top-shelf spoils. In fact, most 20-somethings, grownups born after 1997, aren’t spending a dime on dates — and it’s paying off big time, per Bank of America’s new Better Money Habits study. “The cost … Read more
A mother is at a loss for what to do about her daughter’s growing resentment over her retirement plans. The 55-year-old raised her child, who’s now 26 years old, solo for the most part. “I worked multiple jobs, sacrificed vacations, and skipped luxuries to give my daughter a decent life,” the mother explained. “She had everything she needed growing up … Read more
Retired New Yorkers need an average of $50,997 per year to cover their living expenses after factoring in Social Security payments, new research has found. GOBankingRates gathered national average annual expenditures data for people 65 and older from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center in order to calculate … 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
Here’s a primer on the upcoming Amazon deals. Amazon’s Prime Day is about to get even bigger — and bargain hunters will soon have a whole lot more time to score incredible deals. For the first time, Amazon is extending its highly anticipated shopping event from two days to four. Amazon Prime Day deals will … Read more
Check out these checkouts. As food prices are expected to rise by up to 3.5% in 2025, according to the USDA, many Americans are looking for ways to keep their grocery bills in check. A recent study by MarketForce, which surveyed over 4,300 shoppers, highlights the grocery stores that best balance affordability with quality. As … Read more