economy

ATM Fees Skyrocket, Again, While Free Checking Disappears — Dollars and Sense
ATM Fees Skyrocket, Again, While Free Checking Disappears — Dollars and Sense
The days of the free checking account are nearing extinction and ATM fees are on the rise, according to the latest financial research from bankrate.com. Those annoying ATM surcharges that consumers incur every time they withdraw cash from a money mover that is not the property of the their bank have risen once again, to an all-time high of $2.50, up 4 percent from last year. And lest you think we
About Half of Maine Households are Missing Out on the Maine Resident Property Tax and Rent Refund Program
About Half of Maine Households are Missing Out on the Maine Resident Property Tax and Rent Refund Program
Show me the money! There around about 200,000 households’ eligible for the Maine Resident Property Tax and Rent Refund Program. Since the average refund is about $475, that is a large amount of money for Mainers to just leave behind. There are a lot of reasons people don’t take part, from simply not knowing about the program to no wanting to deal with the extra steps.
Americans Have Spent a Ridiculous $5.9 Billion Fixing Their iPhones
Americans Have Spent a Ridiculous $5.9 Billion Fixing Their iPhones
People sure do love their iPhones, but they also can't seem to stop dropping them—good news for the booming iPhone-repair business. In fact, a recent accident survey by SquareTrade found that the American population has spent nearly $5.9 billion fixing their damaged phones since the first device hit the market in 2007.
Do You Look for the Made in the USA Label When You Buy? Everyone Else Does — Dollars and Sense
Do You Look for the Made in the USA Label When You Buy? Everyone Else Does — Dollars and Sense
You might not think anyone is paying much attention to that “Made in the USA” tag found on product packaging all over the country, but new research suggests that you would be dead wrong. In fact, more than ever before, Americans are using the popular label to guide their purchasing decisions.
Research Finds That Life Is Just Plain Better If You Graduate from College — Here’s Why
Research Finds That Life Is Just Plain Better If You Graduate from College — Here’s Why
It is a given that college graduates make more money. In fact, according to a new OECD study the average college graduate in America earns over $20,000 a year more than their counterparts without a degree, making the United States one of the best countries in the world to have completed college. But it turns out there are even more benefits to college.