admin Business as usual just isn’t cutting it anymore, according to the newest National Customer Rage Survey — and customers are increasingly cutthroat about it. The survey of 1,000 Americans conducted by Arizona State University’s business school, which has run since 2003, this year has uncovered a record number of problems with products and services. Nearly … Read more
Can you really make money playing bingo for money? Blackout Bingo (formerly Blackout Blitz), claims you can win real money by playing it. Is Blackout Bingo legit? Blackout Bingo claims to offer real-world rewards and is developed by Big Run Studios Inc. and one of the many games that pay real money that runs on … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS You probably remember the Bernie Madoff saga: His famous Ponzi scheme destroyed the life savings of hundreds of investors and completely fooled supposedly sophisticated money managers. Billions vanished into thin air. So, how do smart people end up … Read more
Kattecat / Shutterstock.com Many people don’t think of groceries as a “bill,” but buying them can be one of a household’s biggest recurring expenses. It’s also a highly variable expense, subject to inflation, supply and even how much we’ve had to eat before we go shopping. With such a major and frequent expense, any savings … Read more
The option to buy now and pay later has been around since the days of layaway. However, a recent study done by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that approval rates among these apps have increased from 69% in 2020 to 73% in 2021. So what does this mean for consumers like you and me? … Read more
Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. The last time I went to the pharmacy to fill a prescription, for generic ear drops to treat eczema, I almost had a heart attack when they handed me the bill: $184. The last time, I had paid $10. I … Read more
To get a higher interest rate on your savings, look for the best high yield savings account. High yield accounts are valuable because they usually pay more than traditional accounts. You can find high yield savings accounts by comparing rates online or checking with your current bank, some savings accounts pay up to 5% in … Read more
In a recent poll of economists, the World Economic Forum found that nearly two-thirds of the respondents believe there will be a recession in 2023. Uh oh. If the thought of a recession makes you nervous, a little preparation will go a long way toward easing your anxiety. Simple steps like reducing expenses, paying off … Read more
Did you know that in 2020 alone, consumers downloaded over 5 million mobile apps between the Apple App Store and Android’s Google Play store? Since then, those numbers have likely grown with the popularity of mobile applications. Mobile apps include everything from calculators and games to retailer apps and more. Financial apps are an entirely … Read more
TierneyMJ / Shutterstock.com The vehicle search engine iSeeCars.com recently published a study about the availability of electric vehicle chargers in U.S. cities and states. Its analysis of data through the end of 2022 looks at publicly available DC (direct current) fast chargers, which can deliver a charge directly to the car’s battery, as well as … Read more