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This generation (by far) cares the most about getting rich

We’re a nation of strivers. Only 4.2% of respondents are OK with their current financial situation. A third would like to be rich, and 62% with more money. Read More

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10 life insurance myths debunked

Sure, you have a lot of dueling financial priorities. But term life insurance coverage at Fabric starts at just $11 per month (for $100,000 in coverage). Read More

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Personal finance is personal for a reason

Dave Ramsey is a proponent of this method and so are the folks at NerdWallet, one of the largest personal finance websites on the internet. Read More

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Millennials don’t tend to do this often, but when they do they’re more generous than others

The researchers analyzed information about the philanthropic behavior of nearly 15,000 U.S. households for every other year from 2001 to 2015. Read More

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10 seasons of Shark Tank: The hits, the misses and the Jaws-dropping statistics

Shark Tank fans still have so many questions after the wrap up of season 10, so Ladders took a dive into the numbers covering all 10 Shark Tank seasons. Read More

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Millennials think paying for this (very cheap) thing makes them real adults

Young Americans are expected to be financially independent by 22. However, one in five Millennials expect to rely on their parents into their 30s. Read More

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How I’m saving 65% of my income without a six-figure salary

My goal is not to come off smug, or that I’m better than anyone. I’m not. I make financial mistakes all the time still, even though I know better now. Read More

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8 extreme frugal living ideas you probably haven’t considered

You can do this by working double shifts, overtime, and holidays. Or you can start a side hustle in your spare time. Here are 76 legit ways to make money. Read More

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This (surprising) generation outspends all others when it comes to vacations

While this generation is very young they sure do like their vacations fancy. Everything from luxury hotels to food and dining is quite posh for this group. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.