2021’s Biggest Personal Finance Trends

Let's take a look back at the topics The Balance readers cared most about in 2021.

| TODAY         ICYMI: 2021's Biggest Personal Finance Trends Happy New Year from The Balance! I know many people are happy to see the end of 2021, and I don't blame them. In many ways, this year felt like a painful continuation of 2020, and there is a lot of unease about what's to come. But no matter what 2022 brings, you will be able to count on us here at The Balance to make it easy to understand your money.   And with that, let's take a look back at the topics The Balance readers cared most about in 2021.   Our most popular topic this year was "bitcoin mining," which had the most consistent interest and overall traffic throughout the year. The price of bitcoin surged in 2021, and interest in the digital currency soared along with it. Our top article on bitcoin mining spiked 122% in May, around the same time when bitcoin started to rise from its April low of $49,000.   Other top trending topics this year included meme stocks, tapering, and RV loans. There might even be a few that surprise you.   Thanks for reading The Balance in 2021, we look forward to seeing you again in the new year!   - Kristin Today's Top News 5 Financial Goals to Help You Make the Most of the Next Year What better time to change your financial future than the New Year? This list of goals will help you manage your money and reset your finances. READ MORE > More Stories: Seeing Is Believing: 2021 in Charts For the U.S. economy, 2021 was full of contrasts and extremes, recoveries and setbacks. See all that in 12 of the most compelling metrics we could chart. READ MORE  > SPONSORED BY TruStage 5 Things to Know About Life Insurance Life insurance is one of the most important things you can do to protect your loved ones. These tips can help you find the coverage that's right for you. LEARN MORE > How To Help Your Teen Buy Their First Car Explaining how to buy a car to a teenager can take time and patience. Learn tips and best practices for guiding a teen through the process of making this major purchase. READ MORE > Learn Exactly How Loans Work Before You Consider Borrowing Money. When you borrow money, it is important to know how loans work. With more information, you can save money and make better decisions about debt. READ MORE > 5 US GDP Statistics You Need To Know U.S. nominal gross domestic product (GDP), real GDP, GDP growth rate, GDP per capita, and debt-to-GDP ratio are important measurements. READ MORE > How To Handle Taxes if You Received Unemployment in 2021 Although many taxpayers were exempt in 2020, unemployment benefits are considered taxable income for the year 2021. Here's what to know about taxes on unemployment benefits. READ MORE > US National Debt Clock: How Its Warning Affects You The U.S. national debt clock tracks the national debt. Located in New York City, it was first created in 1989 by Seymour Durst when the debt was just $3 trillion. READ MORE > How can we improve The Balance Today newsletter? Tell us at newsletters@thebalance.com. Email sent to: kholish2011.jobsearch@blogger.com You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Balance Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.