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Credit scores decrease for the first time in a decade as more borrowers fall behind on payments
Consumers have been increasingly relying on credit cards to make ends meet, and it may be finally catching up with them. The…
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Here’s how to avoid unexpected fees with payment apps
Close up of a woman’s hand paying with her smartphone in a cafe, scan and pay a bill on a…
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Raising your credit score can help you save $92 per month, report finds. Here are some expert tips
With consumer prices still rising due to higher inflation, there is one way to save money that you may be…
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How interest rates have changed over the last 12 months for mortgages, car loans, credit cards and more
Inflation is cooling. Consumer spending continues to be at record highs, while consumer confidence has been trending up. And, after…
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Paying rent usually won’t boost your credit score. Here’s what renters need to know to make it count
Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty Images While rent payments do not traditionally affect your credit, a growing number of…
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American Express CEO says spending is strong, delinquencies are down from 2019
Stephen Squeri, chair and CEO of American Express, speaks during an Economic Club of New York event in New York…
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Here are 3 ways Gen Zers can build credit before renting their own place
Fg Trade | E+ | Getty Images Rising inventory is helping push rent prices down. For young adults, building credit…
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College-sponsored financial products can be expensive and ‘may mislead students,’ CFPB warns
Andersen Ross Photography Inc | Digitalvision | Getty Images Some colleges offer and push financial products to students that can…
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62% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, as holiday spending, credit card debt rise
Holiday spending is expected to reach new record This year, holiday spending from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 is expected…
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Here’s how three educators are teaching financial literacy in Nashville-area schools
Michael Morrow Courtesy: Michael Morrow As Americans grapple with economic uncertainty, educators in Nashville, Tennessee, are preparing high school and middle…