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Student loan debt continues to be a sore spot for many Americans struggling to make their monthly payments, while many borrowers hold their breath in hopes that loan forgiveness is in their future. According to a new study conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Intuit Credit Karma, one-in-five (20%) student loan borrowers admit to not […]
The rent vs buy discourse typically centers around the home, often hitting on affordability and what’s considered to be the better financial investment. However, over time we’ve seen renting permeate into other aspects of our lives. Today, you can rent everything from clothes and furniture to cars and sporting equipment – and plenty of people […]
It’s back-to-school season and parents are bracing for financial impact as they begin shopping for their kids’ upcoming school year. With kids heading back to school later this month, some parents may feel relief as many faced high summer childcare costs, yet, the school year comes with its own set of expenses, and it’s sure […]
Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become some of the most popular destinations to shop online – even driving some people to take up shopping addictions. While the power of targeted ads, product virality and influencer marketing has influenced many consumers to overspend, in other cases, it’s leaving online shopping baskets empty. According […]
Summertime and the livin’ is easy – the motto of America’s youth. But for parents of young children, the summertime is anything but easy. As kids ditch early morning wakeup calls and homework assignments for playdates and time in the sun, parents are on the hook for keeping them entertained and cared for, which often […]
High costs – whether it be for airfare or entertainment – are not enough to keep young Americans from living their best lives this summer. With travel at the top of consumers’ to-do lists, financial goals and saving money may be put on pause until the fall. According to a new study conducted by Qualtrics […]
Food inflation has proven to be sticky over the past few years with grocery prices up 25% since the start of the pandemic. As Americans walk the grocery aisles for household staples, they’re reminded that their money doesn’t go as far as it once did. Luckily, there are some glimmers of cost relief on the […]
Lately there’s been a lot of talk about the economy being in better shape as experts point to common economic indicators like a low unemployment rate and more moderate inflation. Yet, many Americans don’t seem to share that same positive outlook as they face a high cost of living, propped up by sustained, elevated interest […]
A perceived love for avocado toast is a stereotype that still haunts American millennials today, yet, if you were to poll today’s largest generation, they’d likely come up with another characterization – “unlucky.” It’s no secret that the economic cards have largely been stacked against millennials, many who entered the workforce around the time of […]
In March, the U.S. producer price index rose at the fastest pace in nearly a year from the year prior, which means – in short – it’s still expensive to exist right now. In times of high inflation, it’s nice to be able to share the financial load with a partner, especially for women who […]