Credit Sesame with 9 suggestions on how to save money in frugal February. Life often seems best when we’re content with what we have. Rather than focusing on everything we don’t own, we appreciate everything that brings us joy right now. This February — and beyond, if you’re up to the challenge — see if
Credit Sesame on how to have a cheap date without the need to lower your standards. 2022 closed out inflation at 6.5% and budget-battered singles now have Valentine’s Day to coming up. Last fall, a survey by consumer site Coupon Follow found that 41% of singles and 55% of couples had scrapped dating entirely, and
Credit Sesame’s personal finance weekly news roundup February 4, 2023. Stories, news, politics and events impacting the personal finance sector during the last week. Key inflation measure shows moderate increase Global economic forecast looking a little rosier Leading indicators signal trouble ahead for the US economy Stocks follow troubled 2022 with a strong January Fed
Credit Sesames discusses what you can do if you have a credit screw-up. Sometimes, life throws a financial curveball. One poor decision or mistake with money management can have long-lasting implications. It might seem as though it’s hard or even impossible to get back on track. Thankfully, there are several steps anyone can take to
Credit Sesame discusses how Financial Aid Awareness Month 2023 can help students and their families access higher eduction. A helping hand at the right time can make all the difference. Many Americans have money troubles at some point in their lives, but the good news is that there is help available. The key is to
Credit Sesame discusses what the economic trends of 2022 mean for 2023. The recent announcement of economic growth in the 4th quarter of last year was the latest sign that 2022 ended on a positive economic roll. On January 26, the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an
Credit Sesame interviewed Brady Kelly aka BradyYourTutor as part of its 11 Money Questions series asking personal finance questions most people don’t like to ask. 1. How old are you and what is your yearly income? I’m 24. I think I made like $80k to $100k last year. Brady’s occupation has morphed from providing tutoring
Credit Sesame’s advice on how to eat like a king on a budget. Shopping for food other than the basics without blowing your budget can feel like a tall order. Prices at the grocery store seem to creep – or even leap – higher. If you’re hungry for a better way to get eats you
Credit Sesame’s personal finance weekly news roundup January 28, 2023. Stories, news, politics and events impacting the personal finance sector during the last week. Home sales hit lowest level in a dozen years Huge layoffs in tech sector Economic outlook improving but still iffy Card-not-present transactions account for most credit card fraud Euro zone growth
Credit Sesame on how borrowing today may hurt your lifestyle tomorrow. Telling people they should make sacrifices by spending less and building savings doesn’t always work. Consumers appear to have a huge appetite for debt. According to the Federal Reserve’s consumer credit data, Americans have increased their outstanding debt in 115 out of 120 months
