The Currency
Nearly a third of Americans (32%) keep at least $100 in cash on hand, according to Empower research, though the day-to-day payment landscape has been shifting:
Nearly a third of Americans (32%) keep at least $100 in cash on hand, according to Empower research, though the day-to-day payment landscape has been shifting:
The price of college admission: How paying for higher ed can start long before getting in
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From application fees to test prep and consultants, the expenses just to apply to college have some families dipping into education savings long before acceptance letters arrive.
The U.S. wants to cancel paper checks. Here’s why
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The federal government is phasing out paper checks and will only use electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits by Sept. 30 this year.
💰 Money mindset
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Empower research shows that most Americans believe they will achieve financial success in their lifetime. Here's this week's money news.