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There’s no doubt about it — Americans love their credit cards. More specifically, they love using those credit cards.The average consumer carried just over $5,200 in credit card debt in 2021, with credit card debt in the U.S. t...
If you don’t have a credit history, or your credit isn’t in the best shape, you might have trouble getting approved for financial products, like credit cards or personal loans. Improving your personal credit can help you pay do...
Property buyers choosing between single-family homes and condominiums normally look at a laundry list of "to-do" items. Insurance should be high on that list, as protecting any residential property differs depending on what typ...
Do Americans have enough life insurance? It’s a question that few financial consumers might have asked before a global pandemic changed the world. But it's possible that more heads of household are asking that question now.Acco...
Americans are taking a hard line on debt in 2021, with many households making debt reduction a priority.According to a December 2020 study from Fidelity Investments:44% of Americans vowed to save more money in 202143% said they...
U.S. homeowners are taking on home renovations during the pandemic, fortified by increased savings and an environment of low interest rates. According to a Bank of America survey, 70% of Americans decided to take on home improv...
Many borrowers are having difficulty sticking to their student loan repayment plans.Before the CARES Act, nearly 20% of U.S. federal student loan borrowers had fallen into default on their loans, according to a story from The P...
With a new $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill calling for a third stimulus check of $1,400 for millions of Americans, qualified individuals and households are eagerly awaiting its rollout. That relief comes on the heels of a...
2020 was a rough year for many U.S. households, as a global pandemic and government shutdowns made saving extra money an uphill climb.Take the issue of emergency savings accounts, which can be tapped to cover expenses when hous...