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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 …
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 vulnerable. Almost half of Read More …
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 52% of all Americans. Read More …
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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 shoes, a clothing allowance, Read More …
Just like almost everything else, the cost of homeowners insurance is rising. Homeowners who purchased residential and vacation homes in natural disaster prone areas are really going to feel a pinch on their wallets. Approximately 45% of pandemic homebuyers purchased vacation and second homes in Read More …
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, you could be the Read More …
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 okayed 20 rate increases 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 …