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We all suspected it, and now there’s (even more) research to prove it: Earning more money does actually make people happier. That’s according to a new study from Daniel Kahneman and Matthew Killingsworth, researchers at Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively, which finds that happiness rises as income does. The analysis upends previous … Read more

chalermphon_tiam / Shutterstock.com Car thefts reached record or near-record levels in many places across the U.S. in 2022, according to a new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a not-for-profit association supported by the insurance industry. Auto thefts soared over the 1 million mark for the first time since 2008. Nationwide, monthly thefts “consistently … Read more

Feeling stressed out? In just a few minutes, you can restore calm with a simple technique known as “cyclic sighing.” Researchers as Stanford Medicine say this controlled breathing exercise –which involves exhaling very slowly — can have positive effects in just five minutes, improving mood and decreasing rates of resting breathing. The latter is considered … Read more

Meet Alberto. Alberto has multiple credit cards with high balances. But despite making regular payments, his debt seems to be increasing. How is that possible? If you’ve ever used a credit card or borrowed money, you may have come across the term APR, which stands for annual percentage rate. But what is APR, and why … Read more

Recently, Bank of America made headlines for reducing and even eliminating overdraft fees associated with their accounts. BofA is one of many well-known banks to ease up on fees due to the economic hardships many faced as a result of the pandemic.  If you have a Bank of America account or are thinking about opening … Read more

Money Talks News has a lot of great tips to get rich one day at a time, with advice on retirement, real estate, investing and lots more. But there are shorter and more direct ways for you to earn extra cash, and have fun doing it. We’ve put together a list of our favorite trusted … Read more

Medical bills for your furry friend can skyrocket, especially as your pet gets older. Like your own medical expenses, it can be difficult to keep up with paying down balances as those bills stack up.  Most routine veterinary check-ups cost between $50 and $250, but emergency surgery can cost you upwards of $5,000. When you’re … Read more

If you’ve ever taken out an installment loan, used a credit card, or paid bank account fees, you’ve helped keep a bank in business. Lending and account fees are both central to how banks make money. Banks make money in other ways too, some of which could surprise you. Fortunately, the broad strokes actually aren’t … Read more

The federal government regularly adjusts everything from Social Security benefits to retirement account limits to account for inflation. The same goes for some key aspects of federal income taxes, including the standard deduction and tax brackets, which are the income ranges that determine your tax rate. And 2023 is no exception: Every standard deduction and … Read more

gpointstudio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on HireAHelper. When deciding where to live, one important factor other than affordability is being around other similarly aged people who can help share housing costs. However, the young-adult demographic can greatly vary by location. In general, states with lower a cost of living tend to … Read more