According to recent data, cable and satellite television is becoming less and less popular in homes across the United States. Today, 7.6 million households in America do not subscribe to cable or satellite television, a figure that has risen by 44% since 2010. For many, the reason is the cost. Cable television is paid through a monthly subscription that includes a package of different channels. The more channels you have access to on...
The United States spends $8,508 USD per person on healthcare each year, a figure that is more than double the spending of countries such as France and Australia. Paradoxically, the United States also has one of the most expensive healthcare systems in the world. The United States has a lower life expectancy than both Australia and Franc, perhaps in part because it’s so expensive to go pay a visit to the doctor. So if healthcare...
When the Great Recession hit in 2008, many homeowners lost their properties in foreclosures. A few years later, young working professionals and families looking to buy homes found that housing prices had gone up. Purchasing a home was no longer affordable, nor was it financially advisable for thousands of people. Fortunately, by then there were alternatives to the traditional one-family home. Enter condominiums, an option for...
For today’s modern shopper, it’s hard to imagine a world without credit cards. You can use your credit card to get points for everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Credit cards are also popular for big-ticket items that you’re not ready to pay for right away. Not to mention, having a credit card is essential if you want to make purchases online, with the majority of retailers accepting major credit cards such as...
