Domestic mobility in the United States is currently at historic lows. Only about 11% of Americans moved in 2024, the fewest since record-keeping began in 1948, according to an Axios report. It is clear that a number of American states have more staying power than the rest, driven mainly by people’s unwillingness to leave the …
Relationship troubles: they are everywhere, and one of the key reasons they occur is because of financial stress. Soulmates or not, the facts are there: few marriages or long-term relationships can survive poor cash management. What’s more, the list of disadvantages that couples with financial problems face soon stacks up, rendering life a game of …
The car market can often defy logic. As we are aware, buying used saves money in general, as new cars lose a potential 30% of their value within two years. Yet, this isn’t always the case: some used models often sell for above the MSRP of their newer rivals. It doesn’t make sense, but there …
For decades, Americans have put work in the driving seat, and to an extent, they still do. A considerable 42% of United States workers are still not taking the vacation time they have earned. Moreover, some may observe their European rivals enjoying more time for themselves with a hint of envy. There is good news …
The American housing market has suffered a poor start to 2026, with January’s sales slumping. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) published the figures earlier this week, with monthly and yearly sales dropping off in all regions. The numbers are officially an 8.4% decrease in month-over-month existing home sales, and a 4.4% year-over-year decrease. A …
The global financial rollercoaster is really not much fun, especially for those with families and business to consider. What’s more, maybe you are a high earner, but even you have to look over your shoulder come the end of the month. There is no denying it: living paycheck to paycheck is hard. You might even …
A recent 6ABC news post highlights the catastrophic impact of winter on homes in the coldest U.S. regions. Philadelphia has been experiencing “widespread plumbing problems” with frozen pipes bursting across the city. “Residents from multiple neighborhoods said they woke up to flooded basements and no running water,” reads the report. Moreover, plumbers have been overwhelmed …
As winter for many means spending lots of time indoors, maybe now is the time to get started on that latest decluttering mission. Yet, who hasn’t found themselves overwhelmed with the sheer volume of decision-making involved? We’ve all been there: attacking that spare room plaguing our mind for months, only to find we have no …
Yield improvements, water usage, and trade: three words that sound like a politician’s manifesto brainstorm. Yet, they are the three major factors holding everything together when it comes to food supply, according to David Fickling of Bloomberg. His latest opinion editorial is like a harbinger of woe, and he says the first category is at …
Valentine’s Day is clearly the most flower-filled holiday on the U.S. calendar, a day where partners choose flowers to say the words, “I love you.” Yet, behind the veneer of romance sits an objective truth: the global supply chain for flowers is creaking under the weight of demand. This Valentine’s Day will bring some mind-boggling …