How to adjust your budget for shrinkflation. Shrinkflation has been on the minds of many Americans lately. In a recent survey, about 64% of adults surveyed said they are worried about it. Both shrinkflation and inflation are happening at the same time, meaning Americans are spending more for less on the items they use daily. […]
Whether it’s a popular music artist or Disney On Ice, experiences can provide once-in-a-lifetime memories you and your family will have forever. That could be why 76% of all consumers would rather spend their money on experiences than on material things. If you are planning on buying tickets to a sporting event, concert, or other […]
Here’s what to do if your apartment floods. Your apartment floods, and it’s a nightmare. What you do next can impact how well you recover both emotionally and financially. Floods are the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, according to The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Flooding has cost Americans more […]
Inflation: Where Consumers Plan to Cut Spending If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, inflation has probably made life even more challenging for you. With the Consumer Price Index jumping 8.6% year over year in May, money is even tighter for many families. This is the fastest rate of increase in four decades. If you’re starting […]
How to Cope with the Rise in Child Care Costs Parents facing rising inflation are also battling another high cost: child care. About 63% of parents report child care has become more expensive this past year. Over half of parents surveyed (59%) say they are more concerned about child care costs now than they were […]
Is Debt Consolidation or Debt Settlement Right for Me? There are benefits and drawbacks to both options. You’re tired of feeling anxious about your debt. You want to feel financially free again and out from under the burden of high-interest debt. There are multiple debt payoff strategies, but two common options are debt consolidation and […]
Learn more about how closing credit cards impact credit scores. A credit card, like most things, is okay to use in moderation. It’s when you abuse them that they become detrimental to your financial health. Some credit card advice is obvious, like paying off your balance before the end of the month and not maxing […]
Why student loan debt for women is concerning. Many people dream of attending college. There’s also a direct connection between attending college and earning a higher salary. However, for millions of Americans, college is only affordable with the help of student loans, which can be challenging to pay off. There were 45 million borrowers with […]
Learn what you need to know about inflation as a consumer. Inflation is on the rise and gas prices are hitting record highs. For Americans living paycheck to paycheck, these are challenging times, especially for those who were financially impacted by the pandemic. As inflation hits its highest level since 1982, you are probably seeing […]
Small businesses have been through a lot in the past couple of years. In 2020, the pandemic forced many businesses to close. In 2021, many small businesses faced hiring issues with The Great Resignation creating a hyper-competitive labor market. This year, inflation is causing problems for American entrepreneurs. One in three small businesses (33%) now […]
There are many options for personal loans. Here’s how to make the right choice. Of course, it’s wise to not spend money you don’t have, but many of us find it difficult to confine our purchases to just the money we earn each month. Whether it’s to cover a major purchase or emergency expense, many […]
Learn how a personal loan can help you save money and pay off debt Paying off high-interest debt can require many financial sacrifices and still take years. For most Americans, it takes more than a year to pay down credit card debt. The average American household needs approximately 13 months to pay down the average […]