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MARCH 27, 2023
It can be especially valuable to freeze your child’s credit to prevent problems in the future. What is a credit freeze? In 2021 the Federal Trade Commission received 1.4 One in five people lost money due to imposter scams in 2021, with a median loss of $1,000. In 2021, victims of fraud reported losing more than $5.8
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APRIL 8, 2024
The same study from Debt.com found that one in three credit card holders in the U.S. have maxed out their credit cards to cover expenses due to inflation. In 2023, the average age to buy a home leapt to 36—the oldest age on record and three years older than in 2021. While the average age in the U.S.
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MARCH 27, 2022
The survey, released in October 2021, reported that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impede decision-making ability, which includes financial decisions. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. Getting into the Flow.
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OCTOBER 31, 2022
Americans increasingly pulled out their credit cards to pay for a whole slew of more-expensive goods and services, which resulted in the biggest surge in credit card debt in more than 20 years. As you think about your personal finances heading into 2023, credit card debt should be top of mind.
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JULY 19, 2022
A 2021 report uncovered that 40% of traditionally-employed American workers are considering a transition to self-employment in the next two years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the average employer paid “78% of medical care premiums for single coverage plans” in 2021, which is a nice perk. Create a plan.
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MAY 10, 2022
They didn’t have the income or credit to buy and struggled with student loan and credit card debt, so it was harder to save for a down payment.”. The biggest regret among recent homebuyers was not being prepared for maintenance and other costs of owning, according to a 2021 survey by Bankrate. The Appeal of Homebuying.
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JULY 3, 2022
But while it can be a convenient way to make purchases and get the things you need without using a credit card, it can also become a financial headache if you aren’t careful. Falling behind on payments can mean late fees and possibly even a dip in your credit score if the problem isn’t fixed quickly.
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