Mom suggested I pay tuition with my credit card & I listened
College was a confusing time: I took the first steps to figure out who I wanted to be in my adult life but still had no clue how to actually be an adult. Asking my parents […]
How I paid off $22K in debt in less than 2 years
For the past five years, I’ve been reporting on research that shows how bad the average American’s financial habits are and offer solutions to their problems. The job even requires I pass a certification […]
Bad weather plus inflation could be a disaster for your wallet
Record-high inflation rates have hit Americans where it hurts: their wallet. What happens if they’re hit with a superstorm? Many fear it’ll flood their credit card balances. That’s the big takeaway from Debt.com’s […]
Here’s why credit card payments are plummeting as debt surges
Proof of the financial fallout from the past several years is starting to show in a startling way. Credit card debt and interest rates are both heading to record-high numbers – and it’s […]
Inflation’s surprising silver lining for American vacations
A vacation is a great escape from reality. But there’s no escaping rising inflation. As gas prices and costs of living continue to soar, more Americans plan to travel this summer. Multiple recently […]
How ‘long Covid’ is hitting Americans in the wallet
The U.S. may no longer be in a full-blown pandemic, but many Americans haven’t made a complete financial recovery from the virus. Recently released research from Northwestern Mutual shows a large chunk of the population […]
Living paycheck-to-paycheck? It may be time to do this
Inflation is so high, even six-figure earners are living paycheck to paycheck. Pollsters from fintech companies PYMENTS and LendingClub partnered to quiz Americans on how they feel about their financial situations. More than […]
The rich are most likely to stay rich in these states. Here’s why
If you’re wealthy in Florida or Tennessee, you’re more likely to stay wealthy. Both states have zero to very little income tax. Meaning high-income residents pay the same in sales and property taxes […]
Inflation is clobbering both broke & wealthy Americans. Here’s why
Americans from all income levels already can’t handle the price of gasoline. Sadly, they’re likely to hover in the same price range going into the summertime. The U.S. Energy Information Administration just updated […]
How to spot sketchy money advice on this popular platform
Brandon Schlichter insists it’s easy to become a millionaire. He says he did it – starting with just a credit card. Now he owns a newspaper, a trailer park, a laundromat, a car wash, and […]
This fear is causing workers to jump ship. Here’s how employers can stop it
For companies to have a robust workforce, they may have no choice but to evolve with the virus. Pollsters from technology company Honeywell asked 3,000 office workers worldwide if they feel safe working in the office as […]
10 ways to make your paycheck go further
Financial stress holds many Americans back from achieving career goals and, in turn, life goals. But there are often overlooked ways employers may help. After a probationary period at work, a lot of U.S. workers […]
5 dumb ways to pay credit credit debt (& what to do instead)
Paying your credit card off monthly to earn rewards is a smart use of plastic, but keeping a revolving balance isn’t. The same goes for ways to pay off your credit card debt: There are smart ways […]
9 money experts share their tips for debt-free living
Good Morning America recently aired a segment called “Insta-Debt Free? How Social Media Can Help You Shed The Debt.” The spotlight was on a woman using her Instagram platform of more than 230,000 followers for […]
Boomers dealing with debt collectors need to read this
From 2000 to 2004, Steve Abraham spent his life savings caring for his dying brother. When Abraham’s brother got sick in 2000, he left his job to take care of him since they were the only […]
Want to own a ghost town? These are for sale right now
These towns are considered “unincorporated,” meaning they aren’t part of a local government. That means even if the price is good, the unique nature of these places makes buying them more challenging than with most […]
11 money lessons you can learn from these famous failures
The road to success is paved with hard knocks and setbacks. Failure doesn’t define you, but the way you respond to it does. Here is advice from 11 of the greatest success stories that were […]