70% of Americans now support Medicare-for-all—here’s how single-payer could affect you
The vast majority of Americans, 70 percent, now support Medicare-for-all, otherwise known as single-payer health care, according to a new Reuters survey. That includes 85 percent of Democrats and 52 percent of Republicans. Only 20 percent of Americans say they outright oppose the idea. “Medicare is a very popular program, so the idea of expanding […]
Here’s how much money Americans have saved at every age
A new study finds the median American household has $4,830 in a savings account. That’s enough to cover minor emergencies and potentially even a few months of living expenses. Overall, between bank accounts and retirement savings, the median American household currently holds about $11,700, according to MagnifyMoney. Almost 30 percent of households have less than […]
How Gender Dynamics Affect Your Financial Health
Women face a lot of financial hurdles – including, it seems, making too much money. As much as they have worked to achieve equality and, specifically, equal pay, apparently, if married women go a small step further and earn more than their husbands do, a different set of issues arise. According to research from the […]
5 Things to Do After Losing Your Job
Even in a strong economy, it’s possible to lose your job. Sometimes it’s your own fault, and in other cases, you get laid off or your company goes out of business for reasons that have little to do with you. No matter why you are out of work, it’s important to be proactive. Take a […]