BALTIMORE, MD—Finding love can be difficult and expensive, but living in the right place can make things easier due to a high population of singles, lots of activities, low dating costs and more. For example, Seattle is the best city for singles in the country, according to a new report by the personal-finance website WalletHub, which analyzed 35 key indicators […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. job market remains strong overall, with the highest labor participation rate since before the pandemic and an unemployment rate of just 3.9%. Some states offer better employment opportunities than others, though. Washington is the best state for jobs this year, according to a new report by the personal-finance website WalletHub, followed by Virginia, Utah, Vermont, and Florida. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—While many people are looking ahead to the start of the new year as a catalyst for making positive life changes, such as improving their financial situation or giving up their vices, it is not always easy to avoid temptation. Since most sins come with a price, keeping one’s darker desires in check often benefits one’s bank account too. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With last year’s Black Friday sales drawing 122.7 million Americans to shop in person and 130.2 million to shop online, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Best Places to Shop on Black Friday to help consumers maximize their savings. Best Black Friday Retailers (Avg. Discount) 1. JCPenney (59.12%) 6. BJ’s (30.11%) 2. Macy’s (58.19%) 7. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With the overall consumer debt exceeding $17.3 trillion in Q3 2023, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its rankings of the States with the Largest & Smallest Debt Increases. Maryland came in at No. 6 on the list. Hawaii topped the list with California coming in at No. 2. To determine the states with the largest and smallest […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Utah is the most charitable state in the country, according to a new report by the personal-finance website WalletHub. Wyoming, Minnesota, Maryland, and Maine ranked as the next most generous states. The report analyzed 19 key indicators of charitable behavior across two dimensions: volunteering/service and charitable giving. “Utah had the highest volunteer rate at 40.7%, which was 2.6 times […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With Veterans Day approaching and the veteran unemployment rate at 3.6%, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Places for Veterans to Live. The report compares the 100 largest U.S. cities across 19 key metrics, ranging from the share of military skill-related jobs to housing affordability and the availability of VA health […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With the Biden administration releasing its new rules to strengthen accountability for colleges and consumer protection for students, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the States with the Highest Student Loan Payments, along with tips for paying off student loan debt. Maryland topped the list with Vermont coming in at No. 2 and Hawaii ranking […]