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Interest on the $38.8 trillion national debt has tripled since 2020, topping defense and Medicaid
The United States is now paying nearly $970 billion a year just to service the interest on its $38.8 trillion national debt—a figure that has nearly tripled since 2020 and already exceeds what the federal government spends on national defense or Medicaid, according to a February analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). For many Americans, the…
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5 Unlikely Inventions That Made Millions for Savvy Americans
Generating meaningful supplemental income does not always require a high-tech lab, an advanced degree, or a massive upfront investment. Many successful American inventors built profitable businesses by solving minor annoyances or simply creating a product that captured the public’s imagination. They took ordinary materials, applied a twist of creativity, and turned small initial bets into real income. 1. Pet rocks…
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Why Younger Generations Are Breaking the Taboo
In days gone by, asking a friend about their salary or a colleague about their political stance was once a social death wish. But for the younger generation, keeping these secrets is no longer viewed as a mark of sophistication. Instead, they see silence as a strategic disadvantage in a world that feels increasingly tilted against them. The end of…
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8 Ways I Used AI to Slash Our Expenses by $2,340
I thought our family budget was airtight. We tracked our spending, cooked at home, and rarely splurged. Yet, every month, our checking account felt like it had a slow leak. Out of sheer frustration, I uploaded a raw spreadsheet of our monthly statements to a free AI chatbot and asked it a simple question: “Where am I bleeding money?” The…
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Why Most Workers Identify As Workaholics, Despite Knowing the Health Risks of Extra Hours
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. As conversations about burnout and work-life balance continue, long hours remain common across the workforce. Monster’s Workaholics Report finds that for many full-time employees, working beyond 40 hours per week is not the exception but the norm. In fact, most workers now describe themselves as at least somewhat workaholic. Based on a…
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13 Reliable Side Jobs That Will Help You Boost Your Income
Always Say YESS / Shutterstock.com Are you thinking about taking on a second job? Second jobs can be a great way to make extra money, pay off bills, grow savings and have some extra cash in your wallet. Also, these second jobs might lead to opportunities to develop new skills, find more job options and explore your passions. But before…
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More Employers Are Now Giving ‘Peanut Butter’ Raises — What It Means for Your Paychecks in 2026
If you’re hoping for a big pay raise this year, recent data suggests you might want to check those expectations. Pay raises in 2026 are holding steady rather than surging, according to research from Payscale. The findings come from Payscale’s 2026 Compensation Best Practices Report, which surveys organizations about the salary increases they distributed in 2025 and what they plan…
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The Surprising Reason Most Couples Are Now Keeping Their Money Separate
If you think true love means tossing every single dollar you earn into a single joint checking account, you might be stuck in the past. It turns out modern couples are throwing that old financial rule book out the window. A recent survey from Bankrate shows that a whopping 62% of American couples who are married or living together keep…
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When Are You Going to Retire? It May Be Sooner Than You Think
As my parents aged, my sister and I talked a lot about where Mom would go when Dad passed away. My sister’s house? My house? Assisted living? We only discussed Mom because my father would obviously go first. He was not only older, but not nearly as healthy. He was legally blind; Mom had to drive him around and take…
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8 Clever Ways to Slash Your Monthly Bills by $500
Inflation is driving up the cost of everything, but you don’t have to just sit there and accept it. From cutting your car insurance premiums in half to finding hidden subscriptions that are quietly draining your bank account, there are simple, legitimate ways to keep more cash in your pocket. We’ve rounded up the top free tools and services that…
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