Fewer Americans plan to donate to political campaigns: Survey
Fewer Americans plan to donate to political campaigns this year compared to 2020, according to a new survey. LendingTree Research. According to the survey, 26% of Americans said they plan to donate to political campaigns this year, compared to 36% who said they plan to donate to political campaigns in 2020. As the election heats […]
2.2M Americans over 55 still have student loan debt: Report
Millions of Americans age 55 and older still have not paid off their student loan debt, according to the Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances released Wednesday. The survey An estimated 2.2 million people over the age of 55 have student loan debt that is impeding their retirement planning, according to an analysis by […]
Americans Will Choose ‘Good’ Biden over ‘Evil’ Trump
First Lady Jill Biden said Wednesday on ABC’s “The View” that American voters will choose “good” President Joe Biden over “evil” former President Donald Trump. “We’re in a better place now. What you say is true. We’ve got to get that message out. Every vote counts. This election matters, so we’ll be out there everywhere. […]
New construction still popular as most Americans believe it’s a bad time to buy an existing home
New construction is expected to grow 4.7% this year. (iStock) As existing home prices and interest rates remain high, new home construction is becoming more popular again. Construction on more than 1 million new detached homes began in March. U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)report. The number of new homes built […]
Credit card spending the leading reason why 78% of Americans have debt regret: survey
Credit card debt is always at the back of some Americans’ minds, according to a recent survey. (iStock) A majority of Americans are feeling financial regret, according to a recent survey, as personal debt rises to an all-time high. According to Debt.com, about 78% of people said they have financial regrets, with 21% saying their […]
Fast food a ‘luxury’ for 78% of Americans: Survey
78% of respondents told LendingTree that they consider fast food a “luxury item.” Even more people who earn less than $30,000 a year and those with children agreed – over 80%. Further frustrating consumers is the fact that fast food prices have outpaced general inflation since 2014. (News Nation) — Drive-thru dining should feel like […]
Nearly 80% of Americans Consider Fast Food A ‘Luxury’
As inflation continues to impact Americans across the country, a new survey finds that nearly 80% of people now consider fast food a “luxury item.” Morning in America NewsNation correspondent Kelsey Karnstein analyzed a Finance Buzz report that found companies like McDonald’s, Popeyes and Taco Bell have all raised prices substantially, with the Bureau of […]
There’s A Massive Red Flag That Could Spell Disaster For Americans’ Pension Plans
U.S. government pension funds currently have the lowest cash holdings since the 2008 financial crisis, and corporate pensions’ cash holdings are barely above the 13-year low they hit in 2021, which could spell disaster in the event of a financial crisis. Over the past 15 years, public pensions had 2.45% cash holdings and private pensions […]
Sports lessons are life lessons: Let trans Americans play
I wrestled from the age of 4 until I was 20. My father was a wrestler, so I fell in love with the sport, not just through competition but also through spending time with him. I practiced hard and won five state championships in the 15 years I was involved in wrestling. Above the door […]
The top things that piss off Americans may shock you
If you’ve been frustrated lately by exorbitant grocery prices, annoying politicians, or other people’s questionable driving, you’re not alone. New survey finds Americans When surveyed about all the things that have been bothering them over the past few months, one in two people said the cost of food and basic necessities was their biggest worry. […]