If you’re looking to finance a car, here are the best ways to get the money you need. Car financing plays a big role in how Americans buy vehicles. It can be the difference between a person getting the car of their dreams versus settling for something less. About 35% of American adults relied on […]
Here’s what experts say you should cut if you’re trying to save. As we approach 2023, many people are considering New Year’s resolutions. One of the most popular resolutions is to save money or get on financial track. According to Fidelity’s Financial Resolutions survey, saving more money was the number one resolution respondents gave. About […]
Debt prioritization is tricky. Here’s how a personal loan can help. If paying off debt is on the top of your to-do list, you’ll probably face a common dilemma. Which debt do I pay off first? If you’re like many Americans, you have multiple debts in your name like a mortgage, student loan, credit cards, […]
Learn more about your credit card reward options and how they work. You have many options when it comes to credit cards, and many cards offer rewards. There are cards that offer you cash back, travel miles, or points that can be redeemed for items when you make qualified purchases. You should consider how you […]
Ways Personal Loans Can Make Paying Off Holiday Debt Simpler. Are holiday expenses making you anxious? It can be one of the most expensive times of the year, which can lead to high-interest debt. According to a study by American Express, 86% of millennials overspent on holiday gifts last year. If you can get creative […]
If Your Goal is to Become Debt Free, Consider a Personal Loan. The new year is around the corner, and you might be thinking about resolutions. With high inflation, increasing interest rates, and some financial experts predicting a recession, many Americans are resolving to pay off more debt. Less than are debt-free, according to Experian, […]
Is a Phone Trade-In Your Best Option? Let’s face it, many of us are addicted to our cell phones. According to Statista, the average time spent on smartphones daily in the U.S. is five to six hours. We do a lot on our smartphones, from managing work emails and Slack messages to communicating with our […]
Learn what the average funeral costs so you don’t get caught unprepared. A funeral is probably the last thing you want to financially plan for. However, a lack of planning could leave your loved ones in a poor financial situation as funerals can cost thousands of dollars. Knowing how much the average funeral costs and […]
Have you bought all your holiday gifts? Many Americans have a tight holiday budget this year thanks to high inflation and layoffs across many industries, not to mention the 63% of Americans who live paycheck to paycheck. If you haven’t completed your shopping list, we have some tips for gift-giving with a tight holiday budget. […]
With all the recent talk of a recession looming, learn what you can expect. There are signs that the next recession will hit next year, according to economic forecasters. Moody’s Analytics’ chief economist Mark Zandi cautions that a recession may be on the horizon. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon also told Reuters there is a […]
Consider these inflation tips to help you save. Although, inflation has cooled off some, sitting at 7.7% as of October 2022. That’s up from 5.39% last year. Budgeting right now is challenging more than ever. There are things you can do to save money while you’re waiting for prices to get back to normal. Read […]
Budgeting in college can be challenging. Here are some ways to save. Budgeting is difficult for most people. In fact, a little more than 55% of Americans do not use a budget to manage their income, according to a survey by The Penny Hoarder. In addition, 56% of respondents said they don’t know how much […]