Author: Katie Utterback

The Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate cut since 2020 during its September 2024 meeting and signaled further cuts … Read More

If you’ve made a financial decision in the past that you regret, like taking on too much credit card debt, … Read More

After a brief payoff period during the COVID-19 pandemic, powered mainly by stimulus checks, American consumers are increasingly struggling with … Read More

The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady at their current range of 5.25 to 5.50 percent, a 23-year … Read More

Have you ever felt shame because of your financial situation? Last weekend I was at the pharmacy when my debit … Read More

Prior to the pandemic, having a part-time job, a side hustle, was a great way to pay off debt and … Read More

The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady at their current range of 5.25 to 5.5 percent, a 23-year … Read More

Anyone familiar with the U.S. housing market knows the costs of homeownership have skyrocketed over the past few years. If … Read More

It’s hard to ignore how expensive everything has gotten lately.  The cost of living has increased considerably since the advent … Read More

Talking about money with friends and family has long been considered taboo; lending money is viewed as even more problematic. … Read More

The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to leave interest rates unchanged during its March 2024 meeting. This is … Read More

Taking one semester of a personal finance class in high school could help the average student save $100,000 over the … Read More