To be prepared for a successful adulthood, kids need to learn about credit and how to use it. Many states don’t require financial literacy courses in school and those that do may not cover all the important topics. If you’re a parent, it’s important to take the initiative to teach your kids about credit and […]
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Most Americans (90%) say financial matters have an effect on their stress level, according to a recent study. And with crippling inflation, high interest rates, job insecurity, and increased levels of debt, there are plenty of financial issues to stress about. In fact, 65% of individuals participating in the survey said their financial difficulties are
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As the holiday shopping season heats up, financial fraudsters also ramp up their activity. Three-quarters of Americans say they’ve experienced or have been targeted by holiday season financial fraud, according to a survey. Keeping your money and your personal information safe is always important, but the risks may be higher during the holiday season. Take
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As the 2023 holiday season approaches, consumers don’t see a jolly outlook, with 40% of polled respondents believing the economy will continue to get worse in the next six months. With 40% concerned about their finances to pay for the upcoming holidays, consumers are trying to save money this season. Compared to last year, 43%
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October 2023 OVERVIEW Delinquencies on auto loans, credit cards, and consumer loans are at their highest levels in a decade across America, according to data from Equifax and Moody’s Analytics analyzed by The Washington Post. Research reports by The Federal Reserve reveal the rate of credit card delinquencies in the U.S. jumped from 1.84% a