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It’s time to pull out Jimmy McMillan‘s slogan for his 2010 New York mayoral run: “The rent is too damn high.” But today, the slogan applies across the country as renters feel the squeeze. The median monthly rent in May hit $1,849, a 26.6% increase since Read More …
Published at Yahoo Money One reminder the pandemic has brought up is that an illness can develop into a long-term disability that can strike both old and young people. But a large portion of Americans aren’t financially prepared for this not-too-uncommon outcome, leaving their families Read More …
Published on Yahoo Money Black Americans are more likely to carry life insurance than the average American, but their coverage does little more than provide for funeral costs. Fifty-six percent of Black Americans have life insurance, according to a study by LIMRA and Life Happens, compared with Read More …
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Published at Yahoo Money Now that college athletes can earn money off their name, image and likeness (NIL) after the NCAA adopted new rules in June 2021, they may find a costly surprise from Uncle Sam. Money made off of social media accounts and perks like free Read More …
Published at Yahoo Money Just like almost everything else, the cost of homeowners insurance is rising. By how much depends on where you live. Premiums are up between 3% and 30%, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, with Texas homeowners seeing the biggest hike. Since 2018, Read More …
Published at Yahoo Money Hello, gamers and social media influencers, the tax man is coming for your earnings. Donations, tips, subscriptions, partnerships, and merchandise revenue you made last year are all taxable income. And if it’s your minor son or daughter racking in the gains, Read More …
Published at Yahoo Money Two years after issuing billions of dollars in rebates and discounts during the pandemic, car insurers are now raising premiums for their customers. The Progressive Corp.’s subsidiaries received approval for 38 rate increases across 10 states in November, while regulators in 13 states Read More …
Old habits die hard. Those nasty college roommates that won’t pick up after themselves, eat your food, leave dirty underwear in the bathroom – they do not go away. They grow up and become the tagline for worst roommate ever. I’ve encountered a few that Read More …
I previously mentioned that one of the reasons my NYC transition was hard was the difficulty finding people to become part of my family circle. People with whom you have significant and meaningful relationships. You know they stop to listen for your reply and not Read More …
Moving to New York City is not an easy transition. Newcomers bond and commiserate over housing. The one thing that cannot be over stated is how expensive it is to live in this city. Even in the crappy neighborhoods it is expensive. Dude did not Read More …