Not all Black Friday sales offer equally good deals — and a new analysis illustrates just how true that is this year. WalletHub found that the average discount offered this year by major retailers ranges from as little as 16.8% to as much as 65.7%. The analysis is based on a review of nearly 4,000 … Read more

Nick Starichenko / Shutterstock.com America is home to the wealthiest city in the world, and it’s also where you’ll find a large chunk of those in the top 20. That’s according to the Henley Global Citizens Report from residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners. The report is designed for “high-net-worth investors and their … Read more

Retirement accounts continue to shrink from coast to coast, as they have throughout all of 2022, according to new data from Fidelity. In the third quarter of this year, the average IRA balance dipped to $101,900, a 24.9% decrease from the same period in 2021. It also marked an 8% fall from the second quarter … Read more

Robert Kneschke / Shutterstock.com Large family dinners became rare during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, when gathering in big crowds was discouraged. But as the 2022 winter holidays approach, it’s likely that many of those large meals will be returning. And it’s possible diners have forgotten their table manners along the way. “Table manners … Read more

62.58 billion. That’s the total number of futures and options contracts traded globally in 2021, according to data released by the FIA (Futures Industry Association). That’s up 33.7% from 2020. Last year was the fourth year the “global exchange-traded derivatives markets set a record above the prior year in terms of total trading activity.” These … Read more

From Netflix’s constantly rising monthly fees to Wikipedia’s Sarah McLachlan-evoking donation requests, some websites are pretty transparent in how they make money. Others are less obvious, particularly some that help you earn and save money. For instance, how does the coupon and price-comparison app Honey make money? A quick web search yields several results that … Read more

In March this year, Robinhood Markets, Inc. launched a cash card that allows its customers to earn up to 8% cash back on purchases. This included the option to earn bonuses ranging from 10% to 100%. The company has drawn a sizable user base over the years due to appealing offers like this. The platform’s … Read more

Millions of Americans take statins to control their cholesterol levels, but many of them end up dropping the medication because they believe it causes muscle aches or weakness. However, a recent study largely debunks the notion that statins are responsible for such symptoms. For more than 90% of people on statins who experience muscle pain, … Read more

Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. The … Read more

Shopping thrift stores, flea markets and estate sales can be overwhelming. With the sheer volume of stuff, how do you know where to start? How do you spot gems amid all the … well, junk? As a professional reseller who has been combing through thrift stores for the better part of 30 years, I can … Read more