Boomers have built an enormous amount of wealth. They played the game when the rules were different, and they played it well. While younger generations struggle with soaring costs and economic shifts, Boomers are sitting on trillions. According to Visual Capitalist, Baby Boomers held 52% of the country’s wealth, despite making up only 20% of…
Remember when a night at the movies or a round of mini-golf didn’t feel like a luxury purchase? Those days are gone. Everything fun now comes with a price tag that makes you double-check your bank account. A recent study by Visa found that Americans are spending more than ever on entertainment. Nearly 13% of…
America is more financially divided than ever. The gap between the rich and poor isn’t just growing, it’s stretching into completely separate realities. Some are building generational wealth while others are barely scraping by. A recent analysis by Investopedia using data from the Federal Reserve confirms just how wide the financial divide has become. Median…
Most people want high-paying jobs, but not all jobs that pay well are easy, popular, or obvious. Some take years of training, others have tough working conditions, and many just don’t get much attention. What counts as “high-paying” depends on what you compare it to. The median annual wage for all U.S. workers is $48,060,…
Making money isn’t about grinding away at a 9-to-5, waiting for a raise that barely keeps up with inflation. The real game is figuring out how to make cash flow on your terms. Many people have turned side hustles into serious money-makers, sometimes pulling in over $12,000 a month doing things most wouldn’t even think…
Sometimes, you just need money fast. Other times, you look around your house and realize you’re holding onto things you haven’t touched in years. I’ve got a rule: if I don’t use something for a year, I either donate it, throw it away, or sell it. Pawn shops are a great option for turning that…
Talking about money between generations has always been a little awkward. On one side, you’ve got boomers who built their wealth and now want to enjoy it, and on the other, younger generations drowning in debt, hoping for a lifeline. Just as the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement has inspired many to buy their…
You might not notice, but many devices around your house are quietly running up your electric bill. If something’s turned off, it shouldn’t be costing anything, right? Wrong. A surprising number of gadgets keep pulling power even when they’re not in use, slowly draining money for no good reason. It’s like paying rent on an…
