Maggie Davis

1 month ago | valuepenguin.com | Maggie Davis

7.5 million disabled workers and spouses receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) monthly, amounting to $11.4 billion in benefits.

Jan 10, 2025 | mediafeed.org | Maggie Davis

Consumers spread more than Christmas cheer this holiday season; they also took on debt. In fact, 36% of Americans took on holiday debt this season, with 42% of them having their highest interest rate at 20.00% or higher. Now that all the presents have been unwrapped, let’s unpack holiday overspending. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. Santa’s checking his list this holiday season — and consumer debt is at the top. 36% of Americans took on debt this holiday season, only 44% of which had planned to.

Oct 12, 2024 | mediafeed.org | Maggie Davis

Fall’s flavor can come at a high cost. According to the latest LendingTree study, pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than their nonpumpkin alternatives. That’s a “latte” dough, but fall fanatics don’t need to fret. After going over which products have the biggest “pumpkin spice tax,” we’ll discuss how to make room in your budget for pumpkin-flavored products. Key findingsOn average, pumpkin-flavored products cost 7.4% more than their nonpumpkin alternatives.

Oct 8, 2024 | mediafeed.org | Maggie Davis

If your grocery bags feel lighter or your trips to the store are becoming more frequent, you’re not alone. Some companies are reducing the size or quantity of their products rather than raising prices, leaving consumers shortchanged. According to a LendingTree analysis of nearly 100 products, a third have shrunk. We’ll look at which products have decreased in size the most and offer tips on adapting your budget amid more frequent shrinkflation.

Sep 16, 2024 | valuepenguin.com | Maggie Davis

Louisiana has the highest rate of adults displaced by natural disasters for the second year in a row. Here's a deeper look.