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
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates For the Seventh Time
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the seventh time this year, announcing an additional 50 percentage point increase in … Read More
Dr. Virgie’s 3 Steps to Crush Medical Debt
When it comes to paying off debt, much of our focus is on credit card debt, student loan debt, and … Read More
Fed Raises Interest Rates 3%+ in 2022, Says Plan for More Hikes through 2023
On Sept. 21, 2022, the Federal Reserve announced U.S. interest rates would rise another 75 percentage points and that more … Read More
CFPB: Regulate BNPL Like Credit Cards
As more consumers turn to Buy Now, Pay Later options to afford necessities like groceries, gas, and pet care, the … Read More
Less Than 2% Credit Report Errors Remedied, CFPB Finds
Unable to fix that error on your credit report? You’re not alone. Consumers report that they spend time, energy, and … Read More
10 Financial Lessons from 75 Episodes of Talk Wealth To Me
Did you know DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc. and the San Diego Financial Literacy Center’s Talk Wealth To Me podcast now … Read More
Why Is My Credit Score So Varied?
My husband and I are in the early stages of buying a home. For us, this means we recently met … Read More
Buy Now, Pay Later Online Shopping: Creating a New Generation of Debt?
Prior to the pandemic, I preferred the brick-and-mortar shopping experience. I enjoyed browsing the window displays, getting smacked in the … Read More
Charging Home Renovations on a Credit Card – What You Need to Know
Stay-at-home orders across the U.S. have prompted many homeowners to consider tackling some much-needed repairs and renovations on their largest … Read More
DebtWave Offers Financial Hardship ‘Safety Net’
DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc. now offers a financial hardship ‘safety net’ program for clients enrolled in DebtWave’s debt management program. … Read More
Creditors Continue Deferred Payments, Citing COVID-19
When businesses first began closing their doors in response to the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, many Americans were left … Read More