All Blogs on: Interest Rates

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Why inflation rising impacts you and how to deal with it. According to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz, consumers should spend more money at restaurants and less on goods from the internet to do their part to help reduce inflationary costs to the economy. “What we have learned is that each successive variant […]

How to keep an emergency fund for unexpected expenses. Emergencies happen all the time. Are you prepared? Many people weren’t financially prepared for a global pandemic. Luckily, the government stepped in with financial assistance and supportive programs. In the case of a personal financial emergency, there wouldn’t be a stimulus check to help you get […]