News roundup January 11, 2025
Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup January 11, 2025. Stories, news, politics, and events impacting personal finance during the past week. Job growth strong in December 2024 The US economy added 256,000 jobs in December. This completed the fourth year in a row in which employment grew every month. In total, the economy added 2.2 […]
Take 10 steps to financial freedom on World Logic Day
Credit Sesame shows you how pragmatic thinking can transform your finances, starting on World Logic Day. World Logic Day, celebrated every January 14th, honors the importance of logic in our lives and highlights its role in shaping disciplines like mathematics, philosophy, and computer science. Established by UNESCO and the International Council for Philosophy and Human […]
Will the bull market continue into 2025?
Credit Sesame examines whether the bull market upward momentum will persist in 2025 amidst rising inflation, high stock valuations, and shifting consumer spending. Investors enjoyed significant gains last year as falling interest rates and a resilient economy drove the stock market to new record highs, fueling a bull market. In a bull market, when stock […]
News roundup January 4, 2025
Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup January 4, 2025. Stories, news, politics and events impacting personal finance during the past week. Wall Street completes best 2 years since the late 1990s The S&P finished 2024 with a gain of over 20% for the second consecutive year. This is the first time that has happened since […]
How to recover from a financial setback
Credit Sesame discusses recovering from a financial setback by rebuilding your credit and confidence. Life is unpredictable, and financial setbacks can happen to anyone. Whether it is a job loss, medical expenses, or unexpected emergencies, these events can disrupt your financial stability and overwhelm you. However, recovery is possible. You can rebuild your credit and […]
2025: Has the pandemic effect worn off?
Credit Sesame discusses the pandemic effect and the ripples still affecting the U.S. economy. Since early 2020 and for the next few years, life was dominated by the pandemic and its after-effects. In 2024, life seemed to be back to normal. The pandemic also had a huge impact on the U.S. economy. The effects have […]
News roundup December 28, 2024
Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup December 28, 2024. Stories, news, politics, and events impacting personal finance during the past week. 2024 Q3 GDP growth strong in final estimate The Bureau of Economic Analysis issued its final estimate of US Gross Domestic Product for the third quarter with a positive surprise. The US economy grew […]
POV you want to smash your credit goals in 2025
Credit Sesame with some tips on how to smash your credit goals in 2025. Setting credit-related goals may not seem like an exciting New Year’s resolution, but it can have a lasting impact on your life. Whether you’re looking to boost your credit score, manage debt more effectively, or simply better understand your financial habits, […]
Interest rate cuts in 2025 may be smaller than expected
Credit Sesame discusses expectations for interest rate cuts in 2025 and the effect on the stock market. The Federal Reserve delivered one of the most unpopular rate cuts in recent history at the December 18 meeting, the last in 2024. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 0.25% rate cut. The news was widely […]
News roundup December 21, 2024
Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup December 21, 2024. Stories, news, politics and events impacting personal finance during the past week. U.S. household wealth rises in Q3 2024 The total net worth of American households posted its fourth consecutive quarterly increase in the third quarter of 2024. Household wealth grew by $4.77 trillion in the […]
The 12 Days of Christmas: credit edition
Credit Sesame uses the 12 Days of Christmas to inspire better credit health in 2025. The holidays are a time of joy, generosity, and, unfortunately, often a spike in credit card bills. But with a little planning and smart credit habits, you can enjoy the season without the dreaded January credit hangover. Here are some […]
2025 Inflation forecast: Will it make a comeback?
Credit Sesame’s 2025 inflation forecast discusses the economic forces at work that could result in a resurgence of inflation. As the end of 2024 approaches, people may reflect on what went right or wrong over the past year. One thing that mostly went well was the Federal Reserve’s mission to control inflation. However, any optimism […]
News roundup December 14, 2024
Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup December 14, 2024. Stories, news, politics and events impacting personal finance during the past week. Inflation increases in November 2024 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3% in November. That was an upturn from October’s 0.2% and the highest monthly increase since April. The core inflation rate was […]
Personal finance vs. credit management
Credit Sesame discusses how different financial behaviors impact personal finance vs. credit management. Effectively managing personal finances and credit requires understanding how each decision impacts financial health. Personal finance management ensures you allocate your resources wisely to meet both short-term needs and long-term goals. Credit management focuses on building and maintaining a strong credit profile. […]
Were you a victim of online financial fraud over Thanksgiving?
Credit Sesame discusses online financial fraud committed over the Thanksgiving weekend. The holiday season kicked off with Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This national holiday is a time for family get-togethers and cozy dinners, followed by some great gift deals for the holiday season. Unfortunately, hackers don’t take holidays. Recent trends in online shopping […]
