At a Glance: To cash your stimulus check, you have several options. You can go to a local bank or credit union, although they may charge a fee. Local merchants like Walmart can also cash your check, with fees varying based on the check amount. Check cashing stores are another option, but they may ha…
At a Glance: Stimulus checks are monetary payments from the U.S. government to taxpayers, aimed at stimulating the economy by providing extra spending money. These checks, given during times of economic slowdown, can be received through direct deposit or mail. The third round of stimulus checks, int…
At a Glance: Nearly 94% of cryptocurrency buyers are in the age range of 18-40, with Gen Z (18-24) and Millennials (25-40) making up the majority. Gen X (41-56) and Boomers (57+) account for only a small percentage. Interestingly, although younger buyers outnumber older ones, Gen X buyers spend the …
At a Glance: Bitcoin has experienced significant growth over the past year, particularly in the last six months. The average price of Bitcoin increased by 315% year-over-year, with substantial month-over-month growth in recent months. Coinbase, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, has seen consistent …
At a Glance: Robinhood, a popular stock trading platform, has seen significant growth in its user base over the past few years, accumulating 13 million users since its launch in 2013. In comparison to other platforms like E-Trade, Schwab, and TD Ameritrade, Robinhood experienced a more modest increa…
At a Glance: Based on USCIS data from 2015 to 2019, the Trump administration’s impact on visa issuance was not as significant as expected. F1 student visas declined by 30% compared to the Obama administration, but were still higher than the Bush administration. H1B visas increased by 4.5% unde…
At a Glance: DACA holders in the U.S. contribute billions in taxes for benefits they do not receive. With an average salary of $36,231, they pay $8,695 per year in taxes, resulting in a total income tax contribution of $6.1 billion annually. Despite paying for tax benefits like Social Security and M…
At a Glance: Bank fees disproportionately affect non-white and low-income communities, as studies have shown that non-white bank customers pay three times more in fees than their white counterparts, and individuals with annual household incomes under $30,000 pay an average of $31 per month in fees. …
At a Glance: More than half of Cash App users have credit scores below 600, with a decreasing percentage as the credit scores increase. The majority of Cash App users come from just 10 states, with Texas having a higher userbase than California despite its smaller population. Transaction volume on C…
At a Glance: During the COVID-19 pandemic, credit card payments dropped by 25%, indicating financial uncertainty and a shift towards saving. Credit card spending decreased by 34%, with fast food chains like Starbucks experiencing a significant drop of 74% in April. However, food delivery services li…