Smart Change: Personal Finance Just 4.5% of American households operate without an account at a bank or credit union, according to a 2021 survey from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Getty ImagesUpdated Dec 14, 2023
Smart Change: Personal Finance Discounts have begun for the holiday season, and items in good supply include clothing, electronics and toys. Getty ImagesUpdated Dec 14, 2023
Smart Change: Personal Finance Some dealerships in hurricane-affected areas are offering discounts to replace vehicles damaged by the storm. Getty ImagesUpdated Dec 14, 2023
Smart Change: Personal Finance About 7.5 million student loan borrowers with loans in default are set to get a fresh start � a chance to enter repayment in “good standing� � but only if they apply. Getty ImagesUpdated Dec 14, 2023
#6 Nebraska Vaughn A. Browne MD,PhDUpdated Dec 14, 2023 Nebraska households pay about 23% more in taxes than the median American household, putting the state at No. 46 for taxes. When adjusted for c…