11 Steps for Paying Off Credit Card Debt in 2021
Debt was already a significant hurdle for Americans in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic; back in 2018, a study by Northwestern Mutual found that average personal debt (exclusive of home mortgages and among those with some debt) surpassed $38,000. And things continued to worsen.
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2020 and your money: 5 surprising trends in a tumultuous year for Americans and their finances
The past year has been unusual not just from a public-health standpoint, but in terms of personal money behaviors and economics. Many of the typical financial patterns that you’d expect to see in a recession year just didn’t pan out.
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Do’s and don’ts of earning an intro bonus on your holiday shopping
ou can earn something for yourself as you go about checking off your holiday shopping list – that is, if you pay with a rewards credit card that offers an introductory bonus. Here’s what to keep in mind if you want to earn a sign-up bonus while buying gifts.
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How to get a debt consolidation loan with bad credit
Debt consolidation loans are one way that consumers with multiple debts can start to pay off their balances. With these loans, all debts are rolled into one account, allowing borrowers to make just a single monthly payment until the balance is paid off.
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Will Getting Furloughed Hurt Your Credit Score?
It may not have a direct impact, but being furloughed can hurt your score.
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That 'Package Delivery' Text You Just Got Is Probably a Scam
Holiday shopping season is here, and thanks to the pandemic, we’re doing more online buying than ever before. Unfortunately, this has also led to a rise in scams designed to harvest your personal information.
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