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Credit Card Confidence Increased in April
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, 71% of those surveyed stated that they would definitely be able to pay off their credit card balance in full....
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — April 2021
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. Finally, we'll cover the "buy now, pay later" trend, why you shouldn't let other people spend your money, and more....
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Money at 30: The 5 Best Purchases I've Made When Moving Into My New Place
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 bit of a downsize. While we're loving our new home, there have been a few things we felt the need...
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Survey Highlights the Growing Popularity of "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services
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 retailers might offer deferred-interest monthly payments on select items, this may have only been available for purchases over a certain...
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2021 Debt.com Survey Highlights Pandemic-Era Consumer Credit Card Spending Habits
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% expect that they'll continue to observe the cutbacks they've made to their credit card spending during the pandemic. However, one-third...
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — March 2021
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 out on the topics of being ahead on bills, moving, and more. As usual, this month’s list includes a couple...
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