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Many Americans unable to pay bills or cover unexpected expenses and lack critical financial knowledge, survey shows
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Many Americans unable to pay bills or cover unexpected expenses and lack critical financial knowledge, survey shows

Twenty-two percent of U.S. adults report they are unable to pay their bills in full and on time in a typical month, and 30 percent would not be able to cover an unexpected $2,000 expense, according to new data from the fifth annual Personal Finance Index (P-Fin Index) released by the TIAA Institute and the…

Tips to Pay for College This Fall
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Tips to Pay for College This Fall

by d-mars.com News Provider What does paying for college during life’s “new normal” and current economic climate look like? A new survey highlights parent plans and concerns regarding the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. The College Ave Student Loans survey of parents of undergraduate students conducted by Barnes & Noble College Insights found that of those…

OP-ED: Energy Policies and Potential Impacts on Household Budgets
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OP-ED: Energy Policies and Potential Impacts on Household Budgets

By R. Dean Foreman, Ph.D., Chief Economist, American Petroleum Institute Most people are concerned when energy costs rise, especially prices at the pump. It’s understandable since the average household spent nearly $4,100 on energy in 2019, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Consumer Expenditure Survey.  For more than a decade, expanded U.S. energy…

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Milestone Voting and Ethics Legislation

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Milestone Voting and Ethics Legislation

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent State lawmakers in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona and other jurisdictions who continue to enact local voter suppression laws were put on notice by Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives who passed a sweeping elections and ethics bill recently. House Resolution 1 – the “For the…

Are You Spending Too Much Free Time on Money Management?
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Are You Spending Too Much Free Time on Money Management?

by d-mars.com News Provider Is your money management a streamlined process? If you’re like many Americans, you may be spending more time than you’d like to be. Americans average spending seven hours per month managing their finances, according to a new online survey among more than 2.000 U.S. adults by The Harris Poll on behalf…

Tips to Prepare Your Child for Financial Success
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Tips to Prepare Your Child for Financial Success

by d-mars.com News Provider A new survey reveals that women are increasingly earning the title of “breadwinner” in their households. The Wells Fargo survey found that over half of all partnered women reported greater or equal earnings to their spouse. And nearly one-third of millennial and Gen X women reported being the primary breadwinner —…

5 key money moves to consider when transitioning out of the military
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5 key money moves to consider when transitioning out of the military

by d-mars.com News Provider Each year, approximately 200,000 men and women transition from the U.S. military to civilian life.1 It can be a dramatic life change with financial implications that many people don’t realize or plan for. Much attention is given to accessing healthcare, transitioning careers and pursuing educational opportunities, but the adjustments to your…

U.S. Bank Launches New Approach to Build Wealth and Create Access for Diverse Communities
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U.S. Bank Launches New Approach to Build Wealth and Create Access for Diverse Communities

By NNPA U.S. Bank recently announced details of its U.S. Bank Access Commitment, a long-term approach bringing the strengths of U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC), corporate social responsibility and its business lines, to help build wealth while redefining how the bank serves diverse communities and provides more opportunities for diverse employees. Access Commitment will…

How to Prepare for an Unusual Tax Season
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How to Prepare for an Unusual Tax Season

by d-mars.com News Provider A year as unusual and challenging as 2020 means there may be some additional factors that can impact your tax return, from stimulus payments, potential job changes and unemployment benefits, to virtual work transitions and more. “2020 was full of challenges, changes and plenty of uncertainty. While we’re optimistic for the…

5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life
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5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life

by d-mars.com News Provider Climate-related crises like rising sea levels, severe weather events and longer drought seasons are challenging the global economy. They’re also driving the launch of new clean technologies. Here are five examples of how these new technologies are changing and improving daily life: Making clean energy easier to access: With the renewable…

New Year, New Policy: Insurance Considerations for the Road Ahead
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New Year, New Policy: Insurance Considerations for the Road Ahead

by d-mars.com News Provider As we move away from a year unlike any other, Americans have developed a newfound tolerance for uncertainty—and the need to prepare for it. The start of a new year is a time for resolutions, especially financial ones. As part of this process, it is essential to review your insurance coverage…

More People Are Concerned About Their Financial Future: 4 Steps To Protect Yours
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More People Are Concerned About Their Financial Future: 4 Steps To Protect Yours

By d-mars.com News Provider  Finances are consistently a top concern for many Americans, with “saving money” a top-10 most common New Year’s resolution. This year, Americans are more concerned than ever before due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. USE Credit Union reported that more than 75% of non-transactional calls received since the…

Study: Most Americans Say They’re Optimistic About a Brighter Financial Future in 2021
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Study: Most Americans Say They’re Optimistic About a Brighter Financial Future in 2021

By d-mars.com News Provider  As we enter 2021, here’s one more essential item to put on your list in addition to canned goods and masks: a financial checkup. According to Fidelity Investments’ 2021 New Year Financial Resolutions Study, more than two-thirds of Americans experienced financial setbacks in 2020, often from the loss of a job…

How to learn more about new virtual internship programs
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How to learn more about new virtual internship programs

By d-mars.com News Provider It’s not news that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on learning opportunities for high school and college students. Unfortunately, that’s been especially true for underrepresented students, who often face roadblocks in accessing professional opportunities. One glaring issue is that the in-person internships so crucial to on-the-job experience have been…