Poor People Pay More for Auto Insurance — Dollars and Sense
As if it wasn’t tough enough for low-income people to make ends meet, a new study indicates they may be paying more for car insurance than wealthier folks, too.
As if it wasn’t tough enough for low-income people to make ends meet, a new study indicates they may be paying more for car insurance than wealthier folks, too.
When people are shopping online, many rely on reviews written by previous buyers to help steer them in the right direction. But it seems some of those reviews may not be as honest as we think.
In fact, some product manufacturers are actually paying shoppers to write them — albeit in a roundabout way.
You might have a pocketful of cash — but the size of those bills matters when it comes to how much of it you’re likely to spend.
NASA scientists recently announced the earth’s surface temperature is slowly rising — and now it seems that phenomena is affecting the prices you’ll pay for winter clothes and gear.
People can argue about climate change, but they can’t argue with this: so far, 2012 has had some bizarrely warm weather.
And while that may be bad for snow-reliant ski resorts, it’s actually been good for a variety of other industries.
According to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index, we’re all feeling a bit more optimistic about the economy these days. In fact, the group’s December survey shows consumer sentiment is up for the fifth month in a row.
Officials at the US Mint have spotted a sign they say is indicative of an improving economy — coin shipments are increasing.
A solid education is important for kids. But while you’re busy making sure their reading and math skills are up to par, don’t forget to teach them about money, too — it could keep them from falling into bad habits later on.