Study Shows More Consumers Are Paying for Home Renovations With Credit Cards

More people are buying homes than ever, especially millennials and Gen Yers, who accounted for 34% of homebuyers in 2017. And with more people becoming homeowners, the amount of home improvements is also on the rise. But a new study shows that homeowners are opting to pay for their increasing home improvements with credit cards. […]

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Renters Are More Likely To Struggle Financially, Study Shows

Renters are financially struggling more than homeowners, a new survey reports. According to a recent survey by the Urban Institute, a nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., financial stress affects renters more than homeowners. Researchers used data from the Urban Institute’s 2017 Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey to compare rates of material hardship among […]

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Middle East Paper Company Named ‘Paper Recycling Company Of The Year’

In a world where sustainability has become more important than ever, one paper manufacturer in Dubai is putting their money (paper?) where their mouth is. The Middle East Paper Co (Mepco) has been named ‘Paper Recycling Company of the Year’ at the inaugural Middle East Waste and Recycling Awards.   “We are extremely proud to have received […]

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These States Have Some Of The Worst Driving Statistics In The U.S.

Every person has their own opinions about which state has the worst drivers; you’ll often hear claims of New York, New Jersey, California, and more. But which state really has the worst drivers out there? While it’s hard to say for sure if it’s the driver’s fault, these states definitely have some explaining to do […]

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Not Exercising May Be As Bad As Smoking, Study Shows

Not exercising enough could pose a major risk to your health, new data suggests. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, not getting enough exercise could pose a greater risk to your health than heart disease, diabetes, and smoking. Between 1991 and 2014, researchers at the […]

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