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Here's how much money it takes to be considered wealthy in 13 major US cities
How rich you feel can vary based where you live. In San Francisco, you need a net worth of at least $4.7 million to feel wealthy.
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What does it take to be wealthy? Well-being is a more important measure than money or assets, survey finds
A new Charles Schwab survey finds well-being, not money, has become the leading measure of wealth for most adults today.
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Millions of student loan borrowers will have a new servicer when payments restart
A number of companies that serviced federal student loans for the government have stopped doing so. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
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Borrowers brace for student loan bills to resume — ‘$600 a month, where is that going to come from?'
The more than three-year-long pause on federal student loan payments is slated to finally conclude within months. Consumer advocates and borrowers are worried.
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23-Year-Old's Ice Cream Empire Brings in $650,000 a Year: ‘I'm a Brown Kid With Tattoos and No College Education, and I'm Doing It'
Nico Vergara’s New Zealand-style ice cream business, restaurant and cafe brought in $650,000 last year. Here’s how he turned his idea into a lucrative reality.
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Young Adults Are Taking Longer to Reach ‘Key Life Milestones' Impacting Finances Later, Analysis Shows
In terms of finances, young adults are taking longer to reach “key life milestones,” compared to four decades ago, according to a Pew Research Center analysis.
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Deadline to Claim Your Share of AT&T Slow Data Speed Settlement Nears. Here's What to Know
Are you a former AT&T customer who had an unlimited data plan that was throttled by AT&T? You may be eligible for a refund.
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Build an Emergency Fund to Protect Your Finances
With inflation on the rise, it’s important to have an emergency fund for when the unexpected happens. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains.
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26-Year-Old Pays $1,157 a Month for a 240-Square-Foot Studio: ‘I Didn't Even Know They Made Apartments This Tiny'
Chi Baik, 26, is a Ph.D. student at the University of Washington in Seattle and earns about $27,000 per year.
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What Is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is a stock market index that tracks the 500 largest publicly-traded American companies and is often used as a metric to gauge the overall performance of the U.S. stock market. Here’s an explanation from S&P Global and Bankrate.
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25-Year-Old Makes $200/Hour Without a Bachelor's Degree: ‘I Work Less Than 6 Hours a Day'
On some mornings, Angelina Nguyen makes $150 in five minutes.
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Grocery ‘Shrinkflation' Is Worse Now ‘Than in Any Other Period in Memory,' Says Expert — 3 Ways to Avoid It
Most grocery shoppers don’t notice shrinkflation, which is why manufacturers use it so often to subtly increase the cost of food.
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These Are the Best—and Worst—U.S. States for Retirees Based on Health Care, Wellness, Safety and More
A recent list of the best states to retire in explores not just affordability, but also health care and wellness. Here’s which states made the top 10.
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The Salary You Need to Live Comfortably in 15 Major U.S. Cities
St. Louis is the cheapest place to live for the second year in a row. The average take-home salary needed to live comfortably in America is $68,499.
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$6 Billion in College Scholarships Are Awarded Each Year. Here's What You Need to Know About Applying
Winning a scholarship can help students graduate with less student debt. Here’s what you need to know about the awards.
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Ways to Boost Your Credit Score That Don't Involve Credit Cards
The easiest way to boost your credit score is to have a history of credit usage and on-time payments, whether that be from a credit card or an auto. Credit card payments aren’t the only way to increase that three-digit number though. Let’s look at some other options.
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This Is the No. 1 Thing to Do to Maintain Financial Independence in a Long-Term Relationship, Advisor Says
If independence is important to you, it would be wise to maintain some financial distance from your partner.
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31-Year-Old Used Her $1,200 Stimulus Check to Start a ‘Cash Stuffing' Business—It's on Track to Bring in $1 Million This Year
Jasmine Taylor went viral on TikTok using a budget method called “cash stuffing.” She turned it into a business that’s on track to make $1 million this year.
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Is Your Money and Bank Safe? What You Need to Know After the Recent Bank Failures
The recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, which catered mostly to the tech industry, may have you worried about your money. Here’s what these failures could mean to your money and bank.
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3 Steps You Can Take Today to Build Your Emergency Fund
A survey found 56% of Americans would not be able to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense with their savings, and rising costs are to blame. Here are three steps you can take today to build up your emergency fund.