The average American spends about 42 minutes a day shopping, but only about 35 minutes on social interactions. This information comes from the annual “American Time Use Survey” by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which looks at how people over the age of 15 spend their time. Interestingly, people tend to socialize more on…
ComScore announced on Sunday that early December is defying the usual lull in U.S. holiday shopping, with strong online spending figures. In the first week of December, consumers spent about $5.9 billion online, marking a 15% increase compared to last year. Events like Cyber Monday and Black Friday played a significant role in boosting these…
Finding the best spot for property investment in India can be challenging without a clear comparison. But cities like Gurgaon have some fantastic opportunities with top-notch properties and solid infrastructure. What makes Gurgaon so appealing? Experts point to several strong reasons, especially the high appreciation rates in the real estate market. Big real estate companies…
Did you know that 17 million people in the United States don’t have a bank account? The reasons can vary, but many millennials think they don’t need one. Despite the growing distrust in financial institutions, having a checking account is essential for managing your money every day. Here are five solid reasons why you need…
Side jobs can be a real game-changer. They help you make extra money, save more, pay off debts, and improve your financial situation. Nearly half of working adults rely on side gigs to ease financial stress and make their budgets more flexible. If you’re in a relationship or married, you might have thought about starting…
Halloween isn’t just about costumes, trick-or-treating, and scary movies. It’s a great time to use your unique skills or hobbies to make some extra money. By earning a bit more during autumn, you can avoid holiday debt when Christmas rolls around. If you haven’t made any plans for Halloween yet, why not use the opportunity…
Many of us live in places where driving a car is necessary because public transportation isn’t great or doesn’t exist. As a result, filling up our gas tanks can get expensive, especially if you drive long distances daily or often shuttle kids around. Since I mostly drive my kids around, I’ve found two fantastic apps…
As we start the new year, it’s the perfect time to think about resolutions. According to USA.gov, popular resolutions usually include saving money, losing weight, or finding a better job. One more that might be worth adding to your list is starting to invest. Having worked as a stockbroker, I’ve noticed that many people start…
Navigating rewards credit cards can be tricky because of their diverse offerings. They differ in how they earn rewards, the type of rewards, and their specific terms. Overlooking the best options could mean missing out on significant perks and rewards. Here’s a list of the top 10 rewards cards and their pros and cons. **Chase…
Amazon is making changes to its Prime program to allow more items to qualify for free delivery for its subscribers. Tom Cook, a representative from Amazon, explained that this new plan will let retailers send more products through Prime without the high costs of nationwide shipping that used to apply to certain items. This is…