If you’re feeling overwhelmed by debt, you’re not alone. In fact, 78% of Americans today are living paycheck to paycheck, which means debt is a thorn in the side of a large swath of the population. There comes a point when you need to take the reins, change your debt...
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How to Safeguard Your Personal Finances Against a Recession
Inflation is at a 40-year high, interest rates are rising, and consumer confidence is waning. While experts have disagreed on whether we’ve entered a true recession, we know that the economy is cyclical and downturns are inevitable, so it’s essential to prepare for...
Signs That You’re Living Above Your Means and How to Get Back on Track
If you have to question if you’re living beyond your means, chances are that you are, in fact, living beyond your means. Not only is it a woefully easy trap to fall into, but you might not even notice you’ve fallen at first. Read on for signs that you’re headed for...
The Federal Reserve is Planning More Interest Rate Hikes This Year. Make These Money Moves Now
In an effort to hedge against inflation, the Federal Reserve recently raised its benchmark interest rates three-quarters of a percentage point (or 75 basis points), which was the most aggressive hike since 1994. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has cautioned that additional...
Life After Debt: Take These Next Steps for Long-Term Financial Security
Paying off debt is a major step in obtaining financial security, but what’s the next right step toward that goal? Read on for actionable tips to help create a solid financial plan that will keep your finances trending in the right direction. Keep Budgeting Even when...
How to Break Through Budget Barriers
If you want to get out of debt and start planning for a solid financial future, there’s simply no way around the fact that creating a feasible budget with sticking power is the surest path forward. Here are some common budget barriers and how to move past them. Not...
8 Tips to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
More than three-quarters of full-time workers live paycheck-to-paycheck, and one in 10 workers making $100,000 or more say they’re stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. If you’re managing to stash away funds for retirement and emergencies, living paycheck to paycheck isn’t necessarily concerning, but according to Bankrate, a quarter of Americans still don’t have so much […]