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Americans Use Less Cash, but Still Carry It Americans are using less and less cash — but many still cary it. That's what Pew Research Center found in a new survey. In May and June, Pew asked almost 10,000 US adults about their cash use. And 42% now say that, in a typical week, they don't use any cash at all to pay for things. That's up from 24% in 2015. Cash is least important for the people with the most money. Among households making $100,000 or more a year, just 4% say they use cash for everything or almost everything. But among households making less than $30,000 a year, 26% still use cash for everything or almost everything. Young Americans also don't use much cash. More than half of adults under 30 don't use any cash in a typical week. But just one-third of those 65 and older say they don't use cash. While they don't use cash as much as they used to, many Americans still carry it. Forty-six percent say they carry cash always or most of the time — and that goes up to 69% among those 65 and older. And while they're the group that's least likely to use it, half of Americans in households making $100,000 or more still say they carry cash always or most of the time. But just 29% of adults under 30 carry cash always or most of the time — and 45% say they rarely or never do. #reading_for_today

Americans Use Less Cash, but Still Carry It Americans are using less and less cash — but many still cary it. That's what Pew Research Center found in a new survey. In May and June, Pew asked almost 10,000 US adults about their cash use. And 42% now say that, in a typical week, they don't use any cash at all to pay for things. That's up from 24% in 2015. Cash is least important for the people with the most money. Among households making $100,000 or more a year, just 4% say they use cash for everything or almost everything. But among households making less than $30,000 a year, 26% still use cash for everything or almost everything. Young Americans also don't use much cash. More than half of adults under 30 don't use any cash in a typical week. But just one-third of those 65 and older say they don't use cash. While they don't use cash as much as they used to, many Americans still carry it. Forty-six percent say they carry cash always or most of the time — and that goes up to 69% among those 65 and older. And while they're the group that's least likely to use it, half of Americans in households making $100,000 or more still say they carry cash always or most of the time. But just 29% of adults under 30 carry cash always or most of the time — and 45% say they rarely or never do. #reading_for_today

They all muddy their water, to make it seem deep.” — Friedrich Nietzsche

Settle in يتأقلم

Ex I have settled in to a new house; it was beautiful.

Ex The children settled in quickly at their new school.

Scramble يتدافع - يشفر

Ex People scramble to get a discount, which causes injuries

Ex He tried to scramble the code so no one could read it.

Terse حاد وقصير

Ex The teacher answers the student tersely because of his stupid question

Ex The boss sent a terse email asking for the report immediately.

Staple أساسي - يدبس

Ex Prayers are a staple in Muslims' lives

Ex Please staple these document pages together before submitting them.

Stores in Japan Lower Prices for Rice-Based Products Convenience stores and restaurants in Japan are lowering the prices of some of their rice-based products, including onigiri rice balls and sushi plates. Last year, increasing rice costs in Japan caused many stores to increase the prices of some of their rice-based products. But in recent months, the cost of rice has been decreasing. In July, the average price for 5 kilograms of rice dropped below 3,500 yen — about $22 — for the first time since 2024, according to government data. As a result, some places are now lowering the prices of some of their products. Lawson, one of Japan's largest convenience store chains, has announced that, from September 29, it is reducing the price of 20 of its onigiri products by 10 yen, or about 6 cents. For example, the price of onigiri with tuna and mayonnaise will drop to 171 yen — about $1.07 — down from 181 yen, or about $1.14. This comes after Lawson raised the prices of these products five times in the past four years, according to Jiji Press. Seven-Eleven has also announced that it is reducing the price of two of its hand-wrapped rice balls — salmon and spicy pollock roe — by 19 yen, or about 12 cents. The new prices will start from September 8. Sushi restaurant chain Kura Sushi has also said it will change its prices from September 4. The cheapest plates will cost 110 yen — about 69 cents — down from 115 yen, or about 72 cents. #reading_for_today

“Ordinary life is even more horrible than war.”

For the purpose of لهدف

Ex She goes to the gym daily for the purpose of gaining muscle.

Ex He moved to the city for the purpose of finding better job opportunities.

probationary تحت التجربة تستخدم مع الموظفين

Ex He has been working as a probationary teacher for six months.

Ex Failure to meet expectations during the probationary term will lead to termination.

perspicacious حاد الذكاء

Ex The judge speaks perspicaciously and debunks the claims.

Ex A perspicacious leader anticipates problems before they happen.