Consumers Turn to Side Hustles to End Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living Cycle
In February 2023, 62 percent of adult U.S. consumers were living paycheck-to-paycheck, according to a March 2023 report from LendingClub … Read More
March 2023: Fed Raises Interest Rates, Hints at Slowing Future Rate Increases
The Federal Reserve announced it raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point during its March 22, 2023, … Read More
Unemployed with Credit Card Debt: What to Do?
If you’ve been on LinkedIn lately, it’s hard to miss the number of people sharing they’ve recently been laid off, … Read More
50 Budget-Friendly Springtime Family Fun Ideas
The snow is melting, the sun is shining, and the tulips are blooming. This can only mean one thing: Spring … Read More
US Kicks Off 2023 with Record-High Credit Card Debt
If you found yourself struggling to pay off your credit cards in full at the end of 2022 and into … Read More
12 Must-Read Personal Finance Books Written by Black Authors
Personal finance books are a great tool for anyone on a journey to improve their financial health and habits. There … Read More
20 Budget-Friendly Spring Break Staycation Ideas
Spring Break is right around the corner, and you may find yourself getting itchy to take some time off and … Read More
Fed Raises Interest Points 0.25% to Kick Off 2023
On Wed., Feb. 1, 2023, The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 percentage points. Although the latest interest rate … Read More
Valentine’s Day Spending in 2023 Expected to Reach Nearly $26 Billion
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and despite record-high inflation, rising interest rates, and fears of a recession looming on … Read More
‘Real Housewives’ Star Sentenced for Role in Telemarketing Fraud Scheme
Lately, it seems like there are a plethora of reality shows on television, many of them claiming to showcase the … Read More
10 Ways to Lower Gas, Electric Bills
For those living in Southern California, an alarming announcement came from the region’s gas and electric provider, San Diego Gas … Read More
$1,000 Monthly Car Payments: Is This Our New Normal?
Have you tried to purchase a new or used car recently? Count yourself lucky if you haven’t – new research … Read More