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Story from UAG School of Medicine: From Mexico to U.S. hospitals: Inspirational UAG alumni success stories

Jan 16, 2025 | usatoday.com | Julie Evans

Many people dream of practicing medicine. Turning that dream into a reality, however, is a journey that requires dedication, passion and the right educational foundation. For many esteemed U.S. doctors, that journey begins at The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) School of Medicine in Mexico. To date, more than 19,000 U.S. doctors have earned their degree from this fully accredited, English-speaking school.
Most Americans Don’t Always Carry Cash, With Debit the Preferred Payment Method

Dec 9, 2024 | depositaccounts.com | Julie Evans

Written by Julie Ryan Evans | Published on 12/9/2024 They say cash is king, but debit and credit cards rule Americans’ wallets more often than not. According to our newest DepositAccounts survey of more than 1,800 bank account holders, 66% don’t always carry cash, and 61% have used cash five or fewer times in the past month. Some businesses aren’t so keen on the green stuff either, as 38% of consumers say they’ve had issues getting change when paying with cash.
American Households’ Savings Fell 32.5% Over Past 5 Years

Nov 11, 2024 | depositaccounts.com | Julie Evans

Blog American Households’ Savings Fell 32.5% Over Past 5 Years Written by Julie Ryan Evans | Published on 11/11/2024There’s no question that having savings is vital to one’s financial health, serving as a safety net for life’s unexpected expenses. There are many reasons (hello, inflation), however, why Americans find it challenging to save.
Best Metros for Early Retirement

Jul 8, 2024 | depositaccounts.com | Julie Evans

BlogBest Metros for Early RetirementWritten by Julie Ryan Evans | Published on 7/8/2024In a race to retire? You may want to consider FIRE. It’s an acronym for a retirement savings and investment strategy — “financial independence, retire early.”You may also want to consider moving to Omaha, Neb., as it’s the best metro for early retirement, according to a new DepositAccounts study. Read on to find which of the 100 largest U.S. metros rank highly — and which fall behind.
Millennials' Total Net Worth Nearly Triples in 4 Years

Jun 24, 2024 | depositaccounts.com | Julie Evans

BlogMillennials' Total Net Worth Nearly Triples in 4 YearsWritten by Julie Ryan Evans | Published on 6/20/2024Millennials often get a bad rap for being lazy, but their net worth begs to differ. When you add the numbers — or subtract them to calculate net worth (assets minus liabilities) — millennials are crushing it financially. Our latest DepositAccounts study found this generation’s total net worth (a key indicator of financial health) nearly tripled in the past four years.
How Mortgage Shopping Can Cut Costs Significantly

May 30, 2024 | mediafeed.org | Julie Evans

Homebuying is no simple feat. It can be time-consuming, expensive and confusing, so it’s no wonder people want to cut corners. But those cuts can be costly, especially when mortgage shopping. The newest LendingTree study finds that 45% of homebuyers with a mortgage who shopped around got a lower offer than their first. Yet over half (54%) of those with a mortgage for their most recent home only got one mortgage offer.
How Much You’ll Spend in Your Retirement Years, by State

May 28, 2024 | depositaccounts.com | Julie Evans

Written by Julie Ryan Evans | Published on 5/28/2024The older Americans get after their peak earning years, the less they tend to spend. How much less? The latest DepositAccounts study finds consumers 65 and older spend an average of 20.8% less annually than all consumers — $57,818 versus $72,967. That amount varies significantly by state, too.
Gen Xers Requested the Most Loans for Medical Expenses

Apr 3, 2024 | mediafeed.org | Julie Evans

Medical issues can take a toll on your health and your finances. Even with insurance, deductibles and copays can be significant. Without insurance, costs can be extreme. As a remedy, some consumers turn to personal loans for medical expenses. In 2023, the average request for this type of personal loan on the LendingTree platform was $7,176 — down 17.6% from 2022.
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener, Despite “Better” Weather

Mar 25, 2024 | mediafeed.org | Julie Evans

Americans are hot and cold on where in the country they want to live … and sometimes that’s based on whether they’ll be hot or cold while living there. According to the latest LendingTree survey of nearly 2,000 Americans, 6 in 10 live in a region with their preferred climate. Of those who don’t, 20% say they’re eyeing a move to their preferred climate in the next year.
Seattle Leads the Largest Metros in Alcohol Spending, While Houston Is at the Bottom

Mar 4, 2024 | mediafeed.org | Julie Evans

How is booze affecting Americans’ budgets? According to a recent LendingTree survey, more than a quarter of drinkers admitted alcohol has negatively affected their finances. But we wanted to know more about how much money Americans are pouring into alcohol. Our latest study analyzes alcohol spending as a percentage of total expenditures nationally and across the largest metros and various demographics.