Desmond Efe-Khaese

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Content Marketing Manager, and Writer at Freelance

Freelance writer at @Oddsscanner, @Sambafoot | Content in @Hackernoon, @Coinscreed, @Winkleaf, @Sambafoot

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One Of The Most Reliable Used Cars To Buy In 2025 Is A 2017 Chevrolet Under $10,000

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Desmond Efe-Khaese

Visual Capitalist's 2025 used car brands report lists Chevrolet as one of the most dependable non-luxury brands, meaning its used cars usually last and need fewer repairs. The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is a good example; owner surveys on Cars.com give it a 4.8 out of 5 reliability score, showing it breaks down less often than many rivals. A rating that high supports Chevy's reputation for building cars that cost the least over time.
One Of The United State's Worst Economies Is Also A Popular Tourist Destination

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Desmond Efe-Khaese

WalletHub's 2025 "Best & Worst State Economies" study looked at 28 indicators across all 50 states plus Washington D.C. It ranks Hawaii 49th overall, ahead of only West Virginia (50th) and Iowa (51st). The report shows Hawaii is 47th in economic activity, last (51st) in exports per capita, 49th in innovation potential, and 50th in the share of high-tech jobs.
One Of The Most Reliable Used Cars To Buy In 2025 Is A Newer Hyundai Under $15,000

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Desmond Efe-Khaese

Most cars cost more to own if they cost more to buy. With the Hyundai Elantra, you don't have to worry about either. If you are in the market for a used car, you can get the 2019 Elantra for about $9,497 to $14,988, and the 2020 Elantra for $11,200 for the base SE sedan to roughly $15,288 according to Kelley Blue Book. Also, you only pay annual maintenance cost of just $452, per RepairPal — 14% below the $526 average for compact cars.
The Devastating Reason Why So Many Rappers End Up Broke

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Desmond Efe-Khaese

Too often, rappers see huge advances as never-ending checks. They blow money on luxury cars, jewelry, and large entourages, yet forget to set aside anything for taxes or savings. T-Pain, in an on-air chat with The Breakfast Club in August 2019, told Charlamagne Tha God that he once had about $40 million in the bank, but he blew it on bad real-estate deals, cars, and houses. He got so low he had to borrow money to get his kids Burger King.
The Average Homeowner In America Needs A Mortgage Rate Below This Number

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Desmond Efe-Khaese

In mid-2024, Bankrate's Mortgage Sentiment Survey showed that most homeowners aren't ready to shop for a new place at today's rates. More than half (52%) say they'd only consider buying if rates fall below 6%. Meanwhile, 38% are completely on the sidelines — no current rate will tempt them to move this year. And 20% are holding out for what feels impossible; rates under 3%.
The Median Net Worth Of People Who Have A College Degree

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Desmond Efe-Khaese

In 2022, the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances found that households headed by a college graduate had a median net worth of $464,600. Households headed by someone with only a high school diploma had $106,800, and those headed by someone without a diploma had $38,000. On average, that means college-graduate households hold about four times the wealth of high-school-graduate households and more than 12 times the wealth of non-graduate households.
How Much Do TikTokers Really Make From TikTok LIVE Battles?

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Desmond Efe-Khaese

During TikTok LIVE Battles, two creators face off against each other in real-time and then they rally their audiences and encourage them to send virtual gifts as support. These creators receive stuff like digital roses, stickers, or coins, as a show of support from their fans. In the end, TikTok converts the virtual gifts into real earnings and then credits the creators.
The Bizarre Reason This Popular Fried Chicken Chain Could Be Closing Soon

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Desmond Efe-Khaese

Sticky's Chicken Joint has been a New York/New Jersey favorite for 13 years. It recently filed in U.S. bankruptcy court and stated that, without court approval of its asset-sale plan, the case will convert to Chapter 7, which means it would have to close all 12 restaurants and sell off kitchen equipment, lease rights, and inventory, Restaurant Business Online reports. Sticky's hopes to sell about $2 million in assets to Harker Palmer, a private investment firm.
A Beloved Women's Apparel Brand Is Closing 180 Stores And The Reason Couldn't Be Clearer - Money Digest

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Desmond Efe-Khaese

Torrid launched in 2011 as Hot Topic's plus-size fashion line, aiming to fill a gap in the market. It offers women's clothing in sizes 10 to 30, with stylish options for work, casual wear, and lingerie. Torrid aim has been to bring runway-inspired designs into denim, tops, and dresses that feel current. By 2017, it had grown to 487 stores nationwide partly because the brand built a reputation through empowering marketing and collaborations with influencers like Gabi Gregg.
One Of The World's Most Expensive Tourist Attractions Is A $2,800 Train Ride Through The British Countryside

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Desmond Efe-Khaese

Belmond's Murder Mystery Lunch takes place in authentic vintage rail cars built in the 1920s and '30s. These polished carriages — named Cygnus, Minerva, and Perseus — were part of the Golden Age Pullman service and featured at London's 1951 Festival of Britain. Today, each car still shows its original wood inlays, beveled-glass lamps, and hints of a royal past.