In a world where managing finances has become a challenge, it is important to explore strategies to avoid accumulating debt and prevent overspending. An effective...
The holidays can be a stressful time financially for many consumers. Often, those consumers — particularly those living paycheck to paycheck — turn to their...
Merchants affiliated with acquirers offering installment plans are interested in their potential to boost sales, as consumers may make larger purchases if they can spread...
First comes the holiday spending. Then comes the holiday spending hangover — the credit crunch that leaves consumers scrambling to meet, if they can, the...
Many people are resorting to credit cards to navigate difficult financial times, especially as the rising prices of goods and services continues to weigh on...
American college students’ first bank accounts might end up being their worst bank accounts. A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finds that many college-sponsored...
The holiday season has offered little reprieve from the rising prices of goods and services still weighing on consumers’ wallets. Many consumers use credit cards...
The burden of student loan debt continues to weigh heavily on millions of Americans, as evidenced by the significant number of borrowers who have not...
Consumers often feel pressured to maintain a standard of living, which can be difficult in uncertain economic times with higher prices and interest rates. Keeping...