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In 2022, 33% of Americans used cash advance apps. Sure, these popular apps can help you cover a financial emergency between paychecks, but unfortunately, they tend to create more problems…
If you’re in your 20s, 30s, or even 40s, retirement may seem far away, and you probably have so many other things that are more immediate to spend your money…
Almost half of Americans expect to retire in debt, according to a 2022 survey by the financial site MagnifyMoney. Even worse, the Federal Reserve Bank reports total debt for Americans…
A budget acts like a matchmaker. It introduces this end (your expenses) to that end (your income) and makes those ends meet. If one of your goals is to get,…
It’s always been a good idea to try to save money on food. It’s rarely been as important as right now. Grocery prices have skyrocketed in the past two years.…
You haven’t convinced yourself yet that you can save money, even though you know you need to. You might not even be convinced that anybody could save the kind of…
Savings accounts are an excellent solution for consumers with a specific need. They let you designate funds away from your checking account to organize your finances and retain clear sight…
By the look of things on social media, you really can have it all. A new pair of designer shoes … a champagne toast over brunch … swimming in a…
Long before COVID, another pandemic would hit America every August – the Back-To-School Blues. After a blissful summer, countless kids grumbled about having to return to class. Now there’s a…
The world has gone subscription crazy. You can sign up for almost every service known to man, and probably a few that haven’t been invented yet. It’s fast, convenient and…
Sources:
- N.A. (2022, October 17) Survey: 33% of Americans Now Use Cash Advance Apps; Many are Struggling to Repay. Retrieved from https://debthammer.org/cash-advance-apps-survey/
- Luthi, B. (2023, February 7) Payday Loan vs. Cash Advance App: What’s the Difference? Retrieved from https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/payday-loan-vs-cash-advance-app/
- N.A. (2022, September 29) CFPB Sues MoneyLion for Overcharging Servicemembers and Trapping Consumers in Costly Memberships. Retrieved from https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-sues-moneylion-for-overcharging-servicemembers-trapping-consumers-in-costly-memberships/