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☆ 63% of divorcees say this is the No. 1 thing that would have saved their marriage—and it's not more money
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

But, almost all of those surveyed believe their union could have been saved by one factor or another. In fact, only 5% of respondents said they don't think anything could have fixed their partnership. More than half, 56%, of respondents said a better understanding of the values and morals of their partner might have helped them avoid divorce. And 44% said waiting to start a family might have saved their marriage. 1 best piece of advice for regular investors, do's and don'ts, and three key investing principles into a clear and simple guidebook.

Persons: Warren Buffett Organizations: Forbes

☆ 46% of divorced couples say this was the No. 1 conflict in their relationship—and it isn't money
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Almost 690,000 couples reported getting divorced in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's about half the number of couples who reported getting married. There are a handful of commonly cited factors that couples feel put a strain on their marriage, according to a Forbes Advisor survey. The biggest conflicts divorced couples encounter are:Career choices Parenting differences Division of household labor Relationships with family Relationships with friends Finances Health choicesAlmost half, 46%, of those surveyed said career choices were the biggest source of conflict in their marriage. A whopping 63% said that having a better understanding of commitment prior to marrying could have helped them avoid divorce.

Persons: Couples, Warren Buffett Organizations: Centers for Disease Control, Forbes Advisor

☆ The psychological reasons why you fall in love with your colleagues
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

You probably spend a good amount of time with your colleagues if you still work in an office. There are psychological reasons for this, and ways to work out if the romance is real. Some respondents to a survey by the British employment platform TotalJobs said they felt the pressure to act more professionally while in a work relationship, and others said they worried about gossip. "Once you have written everything out, reread the list and honestly answer if this person aligns with what you're wanting." Overall, she said, an office relationship can be a "beautiful" experience, "if it is done carefully and thoughtfully."

Persons: it's, they'd, David Brudö, Brudö, Gabriel Brenner, Avigail Lev, Jim, Pam, TotalJobs, Brenner, Angelika Koch, Koch, you've Organizations: Service, Forbes Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ The 10 worst airports for summer travel based on on-time arrival performance and airfare price
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Bianca Giacobone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Three of the five worst airports for summer travel are in Florida, with Sanford Airport being the worst. Lihue Airport in Hawaii has been ranked the best airport in the US for summer travel. Forbes Advisor, a financial advisor platform, analyzed data from 100 US airports to compile a list of the 10 worst airports for summer travel based on on-time arrival performance and airfare price. Florida, which is prone to thunderstorm weather, has three of the top five worst airports for summer travel. Take a look at the ten worst airports for summer travel:

Organizations: Sanford Airport, Lihue, Morning, Forbes Locations: Florida, Hawaii

☆ That shiny new electric car you bought will cost more to insure — here's why
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Car-buyers should understand the nuances of EV insurance and why it might cost more. Right now, new EVs cost more on average. The latest estimate from NerdWallet said the national average cost of car insurance stands at about $2,148 per year. Plus, there aren't as many shops with technicians trained to fix electric vehicles versus traditional vehicles." Where EV insurance and upfront costs look more than with a gas-powered car, drivers could see substantial fuel and maintenance costs-savings from going electric.

☆ A 27-year-old freelance writer whose 'hourly earning potential' is $215 explains how to maximize earnings as a freelancer
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

To maximize earning potential as a freelancer, he only works with clients that pay competitive rates. Dong shared four strategies that have helped him maximize his earning potential as a freelancer. Instead of using Fiverr or Upwork, reach out to potential clients via email, LinkedIn, or other social platforms. After all, the slower your work, the more your hourly earning potential drops. Plus, he does other seemingly simple things like prioritizing sleep, eating well, and exercising consistently to get the most out of his work hours.

☆ MsDowJones shares her top 7 money must-do tips for staying ahead in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The old financial ways are not as applicable to younger generations, says Haley Sacks, who is a millennial herself. She built a career as an online personal finance influencer after her search for good financial information turned up empty. Sacks says 2023 should be the year of knowing where you stand financially, a key step to getting ahead. This leads to her next tip: stick to the 50/30/20 rule, which is the ratio by which your after-tax monthly expenses should be broken down. If you've knocked off all of the above and you still have extra cash, consider maximizing your tax-advantaged accounts, Sacks said.

☆ Gen Zers are spending big this holiday season — and it could come back to bite them
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Gen Z shoppers came out in full force during Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year. BNPL seems like an easy way to pay for purchases, but it's causing some young consumers to rack up debt. Despite predictions of a lackluster holiday shopping season this year, shoppers came out in full force during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. "One standout this Black Friday was the high turnout of Gen Z in stores," Kristen Classi-Zummo, apparel industry analyst with market research firm NPD, told CNN. Frequent BNPL use has led some young shoppers to rack up thousands of dollars in debt and tank their credit scores.

While going through a costly divorce earlier this year, Cavanaugh's flood insurance coverage lapsed. Many people in the small coastal community, which faces the Gulf of Mexico southwest of Fort Myers, did not have flood insurance coverage. It appears that, despite an increased occurrence of devastating flood events, a declining percentage of people nationwide have flood insurance policies. Chuck Larsen / SantivaChronicle.com via APOne significant issue is that many homeowners assume a typical homeowner's insurance policy covers floods. The average cost of flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program is $995 a year, according to Forbes Advisor analysis.

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