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Saratoga Springs, NY
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Most Spend Half Of Paycheck In Two Days: Survey Shows Where It Goes Most Spend Half Of Paycheck In Two Days: Survey Shows Where It Goes
Most Spend Half Of Paycheck In Two Days: Survey Shows Where It Goes t doesn’t take long for payday euphoria to fade. For many Americans, it lasts less than two days. New research shows nearly half of the average paycheck is spent within 48 hours of hitting bank accounts, a pattern driven largely by essentials and bills that can’t wait. The Talker Research survey of 2,000 employed Americans, conducted between Monday, Aug. 18, and Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, revealed that more than a third of the average paycheck disappears in just the first 12 hours.  Millennials were the fastest spenders, burning through about 40 percent in that window — more than any othe…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Americans With Strongest Credit Scores Struggling As Trump Tariffs, Inflation Raise Costs Americans With Strongest Credit Scores Struggling As Trump Tariffs, Inflation Raise Costs
Americans With Strongest Credit Scores Struggling As Trump Tariffs, Inflation Raise Costs Americans with the strongest credit scores are falling behind on payments as inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs drive up household costs throughout 2025, according to new data. Late-stage delinquencies, which are accounts more than 90 days past due, surged 109% year-over-year among superprime borrowers in July, VantageScore said in a report released on Monday, Aug. 25. Those delinquencies rose 47% among prime borrowers. Superprime and prime borrowers are typically considered the most financially secure. "Consumers in the highest VantageScore credit tiers are showing i…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Gen Z: Future Saving Feels 'Pointless' Amid Economic Strains, New Survey Finds Gen Z: Future Saving Feels 'Pointless' Amid Economic Strains, New Survey Finds
Gen Z: Future Saving Feels 'Pointless' Amid Economic Strains, New Survey Finds Nearly half of Gen Z says saving money for the future seems meaningless, with many choosing to spend now and worry later, even as financial stress rises. A new survey from Intuit Credit Karma found that 49% of Gen Z say planning for the future feels pointless, and many would rather enjoy their money now than worry about saving. Despite rising costs and economic uncertainty, 37% of Gen Z plan to spend more in the summer on dining, travel, and entertainment than in past years. About 48% say they will prioritize experiences over saving, even if it means adding financial strain. "The…

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by Chris Spiker
Garden City, NY
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Here’s Percentage Of Americans Who Feel Financially Stressed Here’s Percentage Of Americans Who Feel Financially Stressed
Here’s Percentage Of Americans Who Feel Financially Stressed A new poll finds that a growing number of Americans are feeling financially strained, a stark reflection of the nation's economic uncertainty. The nationwide survey, conducted by CNBC/SurveyMonkey from Thursday, April 3 to Monday, April 7, included 4,200 US adults and found that 73 percent of respondents reported feeling “financially stressed.” Among them, 38 percent identified as “very stressed,” with 66 percent citing tariffs as a major contributing factor. Even high earners are not immune — 29 percent of respondents making $100,000 or more said they’re under financial stress. The findin…

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by Joe Lombardi
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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PA Is Home To One Of America's Most Stressed Cities: Study PA Is Home To One Of America's Most Stressed Cities: Study
PA Is Home To One Of America's Most Stressed Cities: Study Residents of one Pennsylvania city are feeling the squeeze. In a ranking of 182 American cities, Philadelphia ranked as the fifth most stressed locale in the United States, coming in behind Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, and Birmingham, Alabama, a report by WalletHub says.  The city's total score takes into account perceived stress experienced by residents in a number of key areas, including work, finances, family, and health and safety, per WalletHub.  Philly is in the middle of the pack in terms of family stress (50th place), which the study measured by weighing the separation …

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by Mac Bullock
West Chester, PA
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NJ Owner Burned Down Chesco Business To Collect Insurance, DA Says NJ Owner Burned Down Chesco Business To Collect Insurance, DA Says
NJ Owner Burned Down Chesco Business To Collect Insurance, DA Says A New Jersey man who authorities say faced "numerous financial stressors" is accused of setting fire to his Chester County automotive business to reap the insurance payout, says District Attorney Deb Ryan.  Giuseppe Deangelis, 45, of Ventnor City, is charged with arson, insurance fraud, reckless endangerment, and other counts related to the fire that destroyed his J&G Automotive in Kennett Square in 2021, prosecutors said.  Firefighters were called to the J&G, 340 Cream Street, around 1 a.m. on May 3 that year to find "heavy fire and smoke," according to part of the crimin…

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by Mac Bullock
Massapequa, NY
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These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition
These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition Seven Long Island high school students were among 40 nationally that were chosen as finalists in the prestigious 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300 semifinalists, based on thei…

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by Zak Failla
Springfield, MA
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Here's Where Massachusetts Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says Here's Where Massachusetts Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says
Here's Where Massachusetts Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says A new survey has determined which US states are the most and least stressful based on a variety of factors. Amerisleep created the ranking based on 22 stress factors related to four categories: work, money, health and environment. Hawaii was named the most stressful after it scored high for money and environmental stressors. Meanwhile, Vermont was ranked the least stressful state. When ranking least stressed states, Massachusetts scored in the bottom half, at 34. Massachusetts was ranked the number one least stressful place to work, with the second-highest minimum wage of any state. …

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by Nicole Valinote
Harrison, NY
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Here's Where NY Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says Here's Where NY Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says
Here's Where NY Ranks Among 'Most Stressful' States In US, New Survey Says New York has ranked among the most stressful US states, according to a new study. Researchers with Amerisleep created a list ranking the least stressful US states based on a variety of factors related to work, money, health and environment. New York was named the 47th least stressful state, receiving poor rankings for money, health and environmental stressors.  The state was ranked the 12th least stressed state when it comes to work-related stressors. The company ranked Hawaii as the most stressful state, due to particularly high money and environmental stressors. Vermont was …

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by Nicole Valinote
Mahopac, NY
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These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Putnam, Dutchess Counties These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Putnam, Dutchess Counties
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Putnam, Dutchess Counties Some Hudson Valley municipalities are among the most financially stressed in the state, according to a new report. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report highlighting the communities and school districts that are financially stressed, including some in Putnam and Dutchess County. DiNapoli said that he “created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive.” The system analyzed financial indicators, which “measure key dri…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
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These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Westchester These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Westchester
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Westchester Some Hudson Valley municipalities are among the most financially stressed in the state, according to a new report. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report highlighting the communities and school districts that are financially stressed, including some in Westchester County. DiNapoli said that he “created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive.” The system analyzed financial indicators, which “measure key drivers of …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island Some Long Island municipalities are among the most financially stressed in the state, according to a new report. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report highlighting the communities and school districts that are financially stressed, including several on Long Island. DiNapoli said that he “created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive.” The system analyzed financial indicators, which “measure key drivers of fiscal…

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by Zak Failla
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
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These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Rockland, Orange Counties These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Rockland, Orange Counties
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities In Rockland, Orange Counties Some Hudson Valley municipalities are among the most financially stressed in the state, according to a new report. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report highlighting the communities and school districts that are financially stressed, including some in Rockland and Orange counties. DiNapoli said that he “created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive.” The system analyzed financial indicators, which “measure key d…

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by Zak Failla
Bridgeport, CT
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This Fairfield County City Ranks Among 50 'Most Stressful' In Nation This Fairfield County City Ranks Among 50 'Most Stressful' In Nation
This Fairfield County City Ranks Among 50 'Most Stressful' In Nation Two cities in Connecticut rank among the top 50 Most Stressed Cities in America, according to a new study by a financial website. One is in Fairfield County: Bridgeport ranked 33rd. The other is New Haven in New Haven County -- which ranked 41st based on an analysis that considered stress in four areas: the workplace, finances, family, and health and safety. The top-10 "most stressed cities" in America, according to the WalletHub analysis, were Detroit, Newark, Cleveland, Birmingham, Toledo, Baltimore, Wilmington, Milwaukee, Gulfport and St. Louis.  Bridgeport ranked 17th in wo…

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by Jon Craig