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Gas Spending Around the World

Mention high gas prices and many Americans will admit to feeling the pinch at the pump, but how do we compare to the rest of the world? Credit Sesame decided...  More »


Proposal to Raise Minimum Wage: Poverty vs. Politics

The country's poverty rate is at it's highest in 20 years, and a new proposal to increase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.80 has been introduced to Congress. While...  More »


Generation Opportunity: “Gas Prices Are Too Damn High”

Generation Opportunity speaks out against high gas prices for the younger generation with the "Gas Prices Are Too Damn High" petition, holding Uncle Sam responsible. Millions of young Americans have...  More »


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 »


Waiting On Your Tax Refund? IRS Issuing Refunds on Prepaid Debit Cards

Tax season is finally over but with budget cuts and the IRS running with 5,000 fewer employees than it had last year, some folks may still be waiting on their...  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 »


Tax Day Deadline Looms: How to File a Tax Extension

Have you filed your taxes for 2011? If not, the filing deadline is today, April 17th, by midnight. If you're struggling at the last minute and need more time,...  More »