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The Restless Project: Can’t Get By on $60K, $80K, Even $100K?
Bob Sullivan on September 12, 2014
Hundreds of readers have shared how they live well while spending less than $5,000 a month. Now it’s time to hear from those who feel they’re falling behind despite having a much larger income.
Your Calls and Texts Could Be Intercepted by Fake Cell Towers
Krystal Steinmetz on September 11, 2014
Mysterious, fake cellphone towers have cropped up across the country, and it appears they’re being used to spy on Americans.
Study: US Wealth Gap Is ‘Unsustainable’
Krystal Steinmetz on September 10, 2014
A Harvard study indicates that the chasm between the rich and poor continues to grow and that there’s no sign it will improve any time soon.
Teens Are Big Believers in the American Dream of Homeownership
Krystal Steinmetz on September 10, 2014
A new study reveals that Generation Z is willing to sacrifice modern luxuries like social media to own a piece of the American Dream.
The 5 Best and Worst States for Girls to Grow Up
Krystal Steinmetz on September 8, 2014
A new report looks at the health and well-being of girls across the country.
Your Grocery Bill May Be Supporting Your Political Opponents
Krystal Steinmetz on September 6, 2014
A new smartphone app scans food bar codes, helping you identify which political party is supported by the food company and its employees.
The Restless Project: Do You Live on Less Than $60K a Year? How?
Bob Sullivan on September 5, 2014
About half of U.S. families live on $60,000 a year or less. Let’s take a look at how they do it.
Aging Americans Face Housing Shortfall
Krystal Steinmetz on September 3, 2014
A new report shows the U.S. is ill-equipped to deal with the housing needs of a growing aging population.
Wealth Equals Health When It Comes to Eating
Krystal Steinmetz on September 3, 2014
A new study reveals a widening divide between the eating habits of the rich and poor.
How Does Your State Rank on Gender Equality?
Krystal Steinmetz on September 3, 2014
A recent WalletHub study reveals the best and worst states for gender equality.
Congrats to Our Invite-a-Friend Contest Winners!
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 3, 2014
Two lucky Money Talks News readers just won $500. Could you be next?
SAT Tutor Caters to the Kids of the Very Wealthy
Krystal Steinmetz on September 1, 2014
A New York man charges a total of $21,000 for 14 SAT tutoring sessions via Skype.
Bank Fees Hit New Highs
Guest Blogger on September 1, 2014
The number of free checking accounts has dropped, and the cost of having a checking account has risen since 2013.
The Restless Project: How Much Money Do You Really Need? Let’s start with $100K
Bob Sullivan on August 29, 2014
It’s no wonder that people, even those who make an upper-middle-class income, aren’t saving for retirement and are spending all that they earn.
The Scary Way a Friend Request Can Lead to Identity Theft
Guest Blogger on August 28, 2014
Cybercriminals are exploiting the popularity of social media sites to worm themselves into inner social circles. Here’s what to know before you approve a friend request.
Wireless Carriers Duke It Out With Unlimited Data Plans
Krystal Steinmetz on August 26, 2014
While Verizon is phasing out its unlimited data plan, T-Mobile is quadrupling the data in its Simple Starter plan in response to Sprint’s new pricing plan for unlimited data.
Report: Big Banks Mislead Customers About Overdraft Protection
Krystal Steinmetz on August 26, 2014
Banks offer confusing and conflicting information about overdraft protection, making it hard for customers to understand the real costs.
Grandparents: Here’s Why You Should Talk Money With the Grandkids
Krystal Steinmetz on August 23, 2014
Nearly 3 in 4 young adults said their grandparents influence their saving and spending habits.
Saving for Kids’ College Trumps Retirement Savings for Single Parents
Krystal Steinmetz on August 23, 2014
A recent study reveals that single parents are putting off saving for retirement so they can help pay for their children’s postsecondary education.
Welcome to The Restless Project: This Is Why You Can’t Sleep at Night
Bob Sullivan on August 22, 2014
Bob Sullivan’s new series, The Restless Project, will explore why we’re working harder than ever, yet falling further behind.
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