It seems as though a greater number of Americans were prepared to pay off their credit cards last month than they have been at any other point so far this year. The latest update to LendingTree’s monthly index shows credit card confidence once gain on the rise. During the month,...
It’s time again for one of my favorite features here on Dyer News: a look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. First, we'll take a look at some investing tips and perspectives. Then, we'll explore the topic of money failures and how to hopefully avoid them....
Much to my surprise, it's now been over a month since my wife and I first moved into our new apartment. In case you missed it, after six years of living in the same place, we decided it was time for a little upgrade that also happens to be a...
When many Americans go to make a large purchase, they typically have a few options. Aside from paying in cash, there's also traditionally been the option to put a purchase on a credit card — which results in paying interest if the charge isn't paid off quickly. Meanwhile, although some...
As the United States continues to work towards a post-pandemic economy, Debt.com has released a new survey looking at how the event has impacted the way consumers utilize their credit cards. First, 90% of those surveyed used credit cards compared to only 10% who didn't. Of those who do, 42%...
It’s time again for one of my favorite features here on Dyer News: a look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. This month, we'll start with a look at some different and interesting money perspectives. After that, we'll focus on cutting spending. Then, we'll close things...
Last year, as COVID-19 infections began to rise in the United States just as tax season was in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it would be delaying the tax filing deadline. In that case, the agency ultimately moved the filing and payment date to July 15th,...
Life can be unexpected. As a result it’s important to prepare yourself — and your finances — for the worst case scenario. In the latter case, one of the best ways to ensure that an unforeseen expense, job loss, or other setback doesn’t become exacerbated is to have an emergency...