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Penny to Paper: How Much Does It Cost to Make U.S. Currency?

In our latest infographic, Credit Sesame takes a look at what it costs to make U.S. currency. As you will see, it takes a lot of money to make money,...  More »


Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs On the Upswing In 2012

How much do American's spend on out-of-pocket medical expenses? According to a new report released by Simplee, a medical bills consumer consultancy, out-of-pocket medical costs have risen... and it's well...  More »


Credit Card Balances Are Down, What Are Consumers Doing Right?

For the second month in a row, consumer credit card balances are down, and that's a good sign for debt-ridden cardholders. What's behind the consumer drive to pay down credit...  More »


Retirees Face $36 Billion In Student Loan Debt

Are grandparents borrowing money on behalf of the grandchildren to help them pay for college? The Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that Americans aged 60 and older --that's...  More »


New College Graduates: More Jobs, Bigger Paychecks

With the economy slowly coming out of a recession, and the job market still shaky, there is some encouraging news for the class of 2012. New data from the National...  More »


Lending Money to Friends and Family Without Losing Both

Spotting a small loan to cover lunch or a movie ticket is one thing, but more substantial loans to friends and family can lead to needless stress and ruined relationships...  More »


From the Desk of Don Draper: The Cost of 1962, Today

With the Mad Men's season 5 premiere only a few days away, our latest infographic takes a candid look at the cost of 1962 vs. today, through the desk of...  More »