5 Things a New College Graduate Needs to Know

By Jean Chatzky with Molly Povich  Five things an adulthood-bound college graduate need to understand to get off on the right financial foot. Student loan debt in 2019 reached a new high — $1.5 trillion to be exact. As if that figure weren’t eye-popping enough, consider that student debt has eclipsed both credit card debt [...]

How to Stop Relying on Credit Cards: Cut Your Credit Card Debt

In early August 2023, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York revealed that US consumer credit card debt surged to its highest level – topping $1 trillion.1 This upswing in credit card spending comes as individuals nationwide grapple with managing their finances amidst escalating prices. While rising credit card balances are worrisome, it’s the [...]

2023-09-15T12:22:16-04:00September 28th, 2023|Categories: Budget, Credit, Shopping|Tags: , , , |

Financial Diets vs. Lifestyle Changes – How to Save Money

We're here to help you learn how to save money. Like diets, drastic changes don't usually stick. If you’ve ever tried to shed a few pounds, you know there are plenty of diets to choose from. Whether they’re dictating how much you can eat or what types of foods are acceptable, most diets have one [...]

2023-02-15T11:25:14-04:00February 16th, 2023|Categories: Budget, Saving Money|Tags: , , , , , , |

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Faster

Drowning in Debt? Start with Little Wins. Paying off credit cards can be a little like doing your taxes. You have no idea where all the money went and all you want is for the entire situation to be over. The problem is that, like the IRS, a lot of credit card debt won't [...]

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