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Survey: Majority of Americans have cut their spending because of coronavirus concerns
Additionally, most investors intentionally left their investments alone as volatility increased.
3 min read Mar 31, 2020 -
Survey: As coronavirus spreads, nearly 1 in 3 Americans admit to not seeking medical care due to cost
Medical care is a crucial part of containing the virus and keeping Americans healthy.
6 min read Mar 12, 2020 -
Here’s how top economists predict the coronavirus will impact the U.S. economy
Predictions range from cautiously optimistic to outright warnings.
4 min read Mar 10, 2020 -
Survey: Coronavirus outbreak has the potential to threaten US economic growth
That’s led the majority of economists to say risks are tilted toward the downside.
7 min read Mar 04, 2020 -
Survey: Millennials expect to spend 37% more than the average adult for Valentine’s Day
Millennials plan to spend $208 for Feb. 14, compared with $152 for the average adult.
6 min read Feb 10, 2020 -
With age comes fewer raises: Here’s why many older Americans aren’t seeing higher pay
With age comes fewer raises. Here’s how to increase your bargaining power to help land one.
7 min read Feb 04, 2020 -
Does debt consolidation hurt credit?
You’ll need a financial plan in place, otherwise debt consolidation may be bad for your credit score in the long run. Here’s what you need to know.
6 min read Jan 22, 2020 -
Survey: 43% of Americans think their financial situation will get better in 2020
And these are the reasons why they are optimistic about their finances.
4 min read Jan 16, 2020 -
Join To Her Credit, our financial advice brand for women, for a unique event in Austin
“Budgeting for you, not a stereotype,” will offer basic personal finance advice for the new year.
2 min read Jan 14, 2020 -
Survey: Half of American workers haven’t gotten a pay boost this year
The findings come at a time when job growth appears to be booming.
6 min read Dec 19, 2019