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Poor People Pay More for Auto Insurance — Dollars and Sense
As if it wasn’t tough enough for low-income people to make ends meet, a new study indicates they may be paying more for car insurance than wealthier folks, too.
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Want to Spend Less Money? Try This Secret — Dollars and Sense
You might have a pocketful of cash — but the size of those bills matters when it comes to how much of it you’re likely to spend.
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You Won’t Believe How Much Americans Spend on Coffee and Lunch Each Year
A new survey of Americans’ workplace spending habits shows we’re dropping an awful lot on incidentals like coffee and restaurant lunches every year — $3,000 per person, on average.
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Are You Worried About Your Financial Future? — Survey of the Day
Most people are at least a little shaky about what the future holds when it comes to their money, but it looks like now is the time people are more fearful of their financial security. According to a new survey from Gallup, Americans are more worried about their economic future than they have been at any point over the last 20 years.
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Mailing a Letter Will Cost How Much Thanks to New Stamp Prices? — Dollars and Sense
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Americans Are Optimistic About Economic Recovery — Dollars and Sense
According to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index, we’re all feeling a bit more optimistic about the economy these days. In fact, the group’s December survey shows consumer sentiment is up for the fifth month in a row.
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Is Warmer Winter Weather a Boon for the Economy? — Dollars and Sense
People can argue about climate change, but they can’t argue with this: so far, 2012 has had some bizarrely warm weather.
And while that may be bad for snow-reliant ski resorts, it’s actually been good for a variety of other industries.
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Pennies, Nickels and Dimes, Oh My! Coins on the Rise in the US — Dollars and Sense
Officials at the US Mint have spotted a sign they say is indicative of an improving economy — coin shipments are increasing.
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What to Teach Your Kids About Money, and When You Should Do It — Dollars and Sense
A solid education is important for kids. But while you’re busy making sure their reading and math skills are up to par, don’t forget to teach them about money, too — it could keep them from falling into bad habits later on.
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Credit Card Interest Rates Hit Near-Record High — Dollars and Sense
If you have a new credit card, chances are good you’re paying more for the privilege now than ever before — interest rates have reached an almost unparallelled high.
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Obesity Isn’t Just Bad for Your Body, It’s Bad for Your Wallet, Too — Health Check
The health risks of obesity are well-documented, but there’s a financial downside, too — data shows obese people also earn less money, especially women.
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Forget the Holiday Parties, Employees Just Want the Bonuses — Survey of the Day
While holiday parties are thought to bring on the holiday cheer in employees, a new survey indicates they’d be a lot happier skipping the revelries and pocketing the cash equivalent instead.