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Explore essential personal finance areas like budgeting, saving, and investing to boost your financial literacy. These topics provide practical insights and strategies for effectively managing your money and achieving long-term financial security.

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Studies

Explore research offering insights into personal finance essentials like budgeting, saving, and investing. These studies are key for understanding debt, credit scores, and more, empowering you to manage finances effectively and achieve financial security.

States with the Most Intense Sports Betting Activity

By: Lynn Cadet 5/27/2026

America is currently experiencing a sports betting boom. From 2020 to 2025, the money wagered by Americans on sports bets grew from roughly $20 billion to... Read More »

Most Affordable College Towns to Watch March Madness

By: Lynn Cadet 2/24/2026

As millions of Americans prepare for bracket-breaking excitement next month, many are also trying to avoid breaking something else: the bank. March Madness... Read More »

66% of Parents Would Go Into Debt So Their Kids Feel Like They Fit In at School

By: Lynn Cadet 8/14/2025

Two-thirds of parents say they are willing to go into debt to help their children fit in at school, according to a recent BadCredit.org study, revealing... Read More »

Study: Millennials and Gen Z Report More Financial Regret

By: Lynn Cadet 6/18/2025

They were raised on budgeting apps, YouTube finance hacks, and “money diaries.” But in 2025, nearly half of Gen Z and millennial adults say they regret a... Read More »

Industry News

Stay informed on the latest personal finance industry news—key for understanding market shifts, regulatory updates, and innovations. These developments impact how financial services operate, influencing the tools and resources available to manage your finances.

C2ER’s Cost of Living Index: City-to-City Spending Comparisons

C2ER’s Cost of Living Index: City-to-City Spending Comparisons

In a Nutshell: Knowing the cost of living for a city can be an important factor when... Read More »

Matt Walker 11/5/2018

Value Vacations — A Local's Perspective on Raleigh

Value Vacations — A Local's Perspective on Raleigh

Travel can feel like an impossible feat for those on a budget. Luckily, there are some great... Read More »

Matt Walker 10/26/2018

UFCW Works for Retail Workers’ Pay and Quality of Life

UFCW Works for Retail Workers’ Pay and Quality of Life

In a Nutshell: The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union works daily to improve... Read More »

Ashley Fricker 10/9/2018

BankMobile Vibe Accounts Set Students Up for Success

BankMobile Vibe Accounts Set Students Up for Success

In a Nutshell: With widespread smartphone use and convenience driving a trend toward mobile... Read More »

Adam West 9/7/2018

Blink Health Guarantees the Lowest Prices on Generic Drugs

Blink Health Guarantees the Lowest Prices on Generic Drugs

In a Nutshell: Amid ongoing concerns and debate regarding the cost of prescription drugs in... Read More »

Adam West 6/15/2018

Vamoose Bus Offers an Affordable Travel Option Between NYC and DC

Vamoose Bus Offers an Affordable Travel Option Between NYC and DC

In a Nutshell: Getting around in cities with well-designed public transportation systems is... Read More »

Mike Randall 6/8/2018