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Tipping Has Gotten Out of Control — And Most Americans Agree More than 2 in 5 Americans now believe the U.S. should ban tipping entirely. According to WalletHub’s 2026 Tipping Survey, a stunning 81% of people say tipping has gotten out of
The Retirement Location Mistake Everyone Makes “I’m going to retire to Florida or Arizona for the warm weather.” I hear this constantly. And it’s not wrong—weather matters. But it shouldn’t be your primary decision criterion. WalletHub’s comprehensive study on the best states
The Great Budgeting Divide: Why Some Cities Excel A recent WalletHub study ranked 202 U.S. cities on budgeting discipline, and the results are telling. Seattle emerged as the nation’s best budgeters, while cities like Memphis and Mobile struggle. The study measured factors
Grocery Prices Climbed 30% in Five Years. Here’s What to Do About It. I’m going to be honest: grocery shopping has become genuinely stressful for many families. Prices are up 30% over the past five years, and if your food budget feels
Here’s a number that should make you feel a little better about your money skills: 95% of Americans think they budget better than the federal government. And according to WalletHub’s 2026 Budgeting Survey, more than 4 in 5 Americans say budgeting better
If you’ve been working from home — or thinking about making the switch — there’s good news: remote work can genuinely save you money. But how much you save depends on where you live and how intentional you are about it. A
If you’ve been feeling the squeeze at the grocery store and the gas pump lately, you’re not imagining it. And according to new data from WalletHub, those rising costs are showing up on our credit card statements in a big way. As
If you’re starting the new year looking at your bank account and thinking, “What happened?” — you’re in good company. According to WalletHub’s Post-Holiday Shopping Survey, 48% of Americans say they spent too much during the holidays. And 56% wish they had
A 50-Year Mortgage? Why We Shouldn’t Confuse “Long-Term” with “Lifetime” Every few years, a new idea pops up promising to “fix” the housing crisis overnight. The latest? A 50-year mortgage. Yes — five decades. Half a century. Long enough to finance a
The world of business is one where trends often dictate what we do. In order to be successful, it’s important that our career journeys are aligned with the goals set out for us by employers and managers alike–managing up is the term
It’s no secret that we’re in the midst of an economic downturn. Businesses are struggling, and many industries have been hit hard. As a result, a lot of people are worried about their jobs and their finances. The cost of living is rising,
If you’re like most working professionals, your personal and professional lives are constantly in flux. You’re always on the go, and it can be difficult to find time to relax and recharge. That’s why it’s so important to take advantage of holiday
Very early in my career, I often thought ‘what makes a leader’, as many of you may be able to reminisce to when you had the same thoughts or some of you may now be experiencing this very stage of ‘sense of
The saying goes ‘As we get older, we lose touch with our creativity’, Do you think this is true? Robert Belle, Author & Champion of Creativity, joins this episode to discuss how we can get out of our comfort zone and back
If you’re a business owner, of thing you are always doing is learning how to scale your business and increase your revenues. In this episode, we touch base on the tools you need and best practices to implement. Joined by Kevin Mako,
Have you ever wondered why the skills suggested to have in the professional world were never taught to you? Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You, joins this Episode to discuss the
The digital world has continued to transform, especially over the last 18 months, businesses want to understand how to stay afloat in the digital world. Ivana Radojevic, Program Director of Merchant Mastery, joins this episode to discuss the trends related to e-commerce, businesses
One thing the pandemic taught is, is 3-6 months is not enough for an emergency… Learn savings strategies to get you on track to budget and secure funds beyond 3-6 months Ms. Radcliffe will share how she was able to save 100k
Nicholle Overkamp joins this episode to discuss the theme of “Women & Finances’ In this conversation we touch on ways women can build an empire, preparing for future challenges, owning their financial future, and common money mistakes. Nicholle Overkamp, MBA, ChFC® is a
Connie Steele A seasoned marketing and strategy executive joins this episode to help you future proof your career! Connie Steele is the Co-Founder and Principal of Flywheel Associates, a business strategy, marketing and operations consultancy. Connie is also the author of Building the Business
