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MARCH 27, 2022
The survey, released in October 2021, reported that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impede decision-making ability, which includes financial decisions. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. You deserve it!
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MARCH 27, 2023
It can be especially valuable to freeze your child’s credit to prevent problems in the future. What is a credit freeze? In 2021 the Federal Trade Commission received 1.4 One in five people lost money due to imposter scams in 2021, with a median loss of $1,000. In 2021, victims of fraud reported losing more than $5.8
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JULY 3, 2022
But while it can be a convenient way to make purchases and get the things you need without using a credit card, it can also become a financial headache if you aren’t careful. Falling behind on payments can mean late fees and possibly even a dip in your credit score if the problem isn’t fixed quickly. Plan ahead.
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OCTOBER 31, 2022
Americans increasingly pulled out their credit cards to pay for a whole slew of more-expensive goods and services, which resulted in the biggest surge in credit card debt in more than 20 years. As you think about your personal finances heading into 2023, credit card debt should be top of mind.
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JUNE 12, 2023
This is on top of an 11% rise in retail food prices from 2021 to 2022, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the most significant increase in 40 years. That’s 200% higher than prices in 2021. Many stores offer loyalty cards or points you can redeem on future orders or at the gas pump.
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OCTOBER 10, 2021
Every January, we would find ourselves with a large credit card balance and would have to adjust our goals to make up for it. A joy scale is a personal rating system that encourages you to track how much joy came from an item or experience you purchased. Create a Joy Scale. It’s completely subjective.
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JULY 20, 2021
He wants to meet somewhere next week to discuss a new watch purchase. So do you immediately go and max out your credit card on a new Armani suit? Don’t go into credit card debt trying to impress a guy who can’t be impressed. This article originally appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of SUCCESS magazine.
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