Personal Finance Weekly News Roundup February 11, 2023
Credit Sesame’s personal finance weekly news roundup February 11, 2023. Stories, news, politics and events impacting the personal finance sector during the last week. 1. Stocks rally on Fed Chair’s comments In a widely-followed talk to the Economic Club of Washington, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gave investors mixed signals to consider. On the one […]
What is the impact of inflation on consumer credit?
Credit Sesame discusses the impact of inflation on consumer credit. When inflation strikes, prices for many of your regular purchases climb higher. Your dollars seem to cover less and less. The hard-earned money in your bank account leaves your hands faster than in the past. But what exactly does all of that mean for your […]
CFPB Analysis of Complaint Responses by the 3 Major Credit Bureaus
Credit Sesame reviews the CFPB analysis of how complaint responses are handled by the 3 major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian and Transunion. Consumers continue to have challenges when disputing inaccurate credit report information and fixing it. This is especially true when credit repair organizations (CROs) do this on their behalf, according to a new report […]
Nine Ways to Save Money in Frugal February
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 […]
Love in the Time of Inflation: How to Have a Cheap Date
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 […]
Personal Finance Weekly News Roundup February 4, 2023
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. 1. Key inflation measure shows moderate increase The Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that its PCE Price Index rose by just 0.1% in December. The PCE Price Index is significant because […]
Steps To Take If You Have A Credit Screw-Up
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 […]
Financial Aid Awareness Month 2023
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 […]
Will 2022 Economic Trends Continue?
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 […]
11 Money Questions | BradyYourTutor
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 […]
Eat Like a King on a Budget: 7 Tips to Save on Groceries
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 […]
Personal Finance Weekly News Roundup January 28, 2023
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. 1. Home sales hit lowest level in a dozen years A report by the National Association of Realtors found that home sales fell to a seasonally-adjusted annual pace of 4.02 million […]
How Borrowing Today Hurts Lifestyle Tomorrow
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 […]
How to live extravagantly on a budget in 2023
Credit Sesame with advice on how to live extravagantly on a budget. If you have expensive tastes and your last name is not Kardashian or Bezos, your budget and tastes may be mismatched. But it’s okay if you can’t afford the best of everything. You can still enjoy a luxurious life on a sensible budget […]
The Impact of Consumer Spending on the Economy in 2023
Credit Sesame discusses how consumer spending could contribute to or divert a recession in 2023. News coverage of the economy focuses mostly on business leaders and government officials, but consumers have the greatest impact. In 2023, the US can expect a slowdown in consumer spending. Whether that slowdown is enough to cause a recession depends […]
