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Credit card debt is at record high as Fed raises rates again

As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again, credit card debt is already at a record high, and more people are carrying debt month to month

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A 3-step guide to filing for unemployment benefits if you’re laid off

The process can drag on for weeks, so getting started early is key.

Fortune

Credit card debt soars as perks proliferate

Banks are piling on the perks while debt soars.

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America's economy is splitting consumers into two very different realities

Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY Parthenon, expects to see a “K-shaped consumer spending pattern” in 2023, where working class families slow their spending, while wealthy families continue to splurge.

Fortune

Most millennials and Gen Z are hiding their spending habits and debt from their partners

Gen Z and millennials are more secretive than older generations when it comes to finances in relationships.

Fortune

Wondering if inflation is cooling? One Fed official suggests keeping an eye on frozen lasagna prices

The price of frozen lasagna is a great way to measure inflation, according to a Federal Reserve official.

Fortune

Inflation and the housing market: Decoding the latest number

There’s good news on the inflation front: December 2022 marked the sixth straight month that the U.S. rate of inflation has decreased.

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Survey: Nearly half of Americans are sacrificing recession preparedness by paying checking fees

Finding ways to prepare for a recession or weather high inflation can be even simpler than cutting back on spending and increasing your income. Sometimes, it first comes down to finding the right place to bank.

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57 million Americans are still paying checking account fees

For 48% of Americans, their checking account fees are hurting their ability to prep their finances for a possible recession.

Fortune

Survey: The US economy has a 64% chance of entering a recession this year

More likely than not, the U.S. economy will enter a recession this year, Bankrate’s Fourth-Quarter Economic Indicator poll found.

Tribune News Service

Survey: More Americans are carrying debt, and many of them don’t know their APRs

Despite the increase in revolving debt carriers, Americans’ favorite credit card perk has nothing to do with their APRs. Cash back is the most-favored credit card feature, far above low APR, wide acceptance, travel perks, and a slew of other features.

Tribune News Service

Americans are piling up credit card debt — and it could prove very costly

More Americans are leaning on their credit cards to cope with rising prices. And as interest rates continue to climb, that debt is getting more and more expensive.

WEKU

5 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

As the Fed hinted at raising interest rates through 2023, investors are worried about a recession. However, the rate hike aggression is expected to slow down if inflation keeps cooling. Regardless of market conditions, buying and holding fundamentally sound stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Berry Corporation (BRY), Honda Motor Company…

StockNews.com

5 financial resolutions for 2023 and how to accomplish them

Boosting their savings, paying off credit card debt, and building an emergency are some of the top financial resolutions for consumers this year.

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How to do Christmas shopping on a budget

The holidays are fast approaching, and for many of us, it's time to do some Christmas shopping.

Fortune

Holiday tipping season: Here’s who and how much you should tip

A new survey reports that 54% of U.S. adults are giving greater tips than normal this holiday season. Here’s what experts have to say about tipping this season.

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Holiday essentials are surging this year thanks to inflation — here’s what’s most expensive

This holiday season, inflation might be just as much a part of Americans’ celebrations as the gifts and the gatherings.

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December Fed Meeting Preview: How many more giant rate hikes are left? ‘This is where it becomes the tough part’

The Federal Reserve’s busiest year for rate hikes since Jimmy Carter was president may be coming to an end — but U.S. central bankers’ rate increases are far from over.

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How I’m adjusting my holiday shopping in an uncertain economy

With rising inflation, mailing delays and shrinking inventory, it makes sense to start shopping early, with a plan to maximize your rewards.

Tribune News Service

6 ways to save money on holiday travel

Holiday travel tends to be stressful, but this year, it may be even more financially so, thanks to inflation. According to a survey by Bankrate, only 43 percent of U.S. residents plan to travel for leisure purposes involving an overnight stay this holiday season. And of those who are traveling,…

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As inflation boils, younger Americans face extra holiday spending pressures

The hottest inflation in 40 years, decades-high financing costs and rising recession risks are dashing Americans’ hopes for the first normal holiday season in two years — and a recent Bankrate poll suggests younger Americans could experience the most stress.

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Recession odds are up to 65% — here’s how a downturn could affect you

Recessions are more than just a slowing economy, volatile stock market and a bad spell of data. Behind the numbers and jargon are real people — and real livelihoods at stake.

Fortune

Credit card interest rates soar to the highest they’ve been in 30 years

Driven by continual Federal Reserve rate increases, credit card APRs have hit 19.04%.

WEKU

Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving, with inflation currently at 7.7%

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food and family are on many people's minds. But turkey and travel will carry a hefty price tag this year. The annual inflation rate in October was 7.7%.

Tribune News Service

Biggest winners and losers from the Fed’s interest rate hike

The Federal Reserve announced that it’s raising interest rates by 0.75 percentage point, following its November 1-2 meeting, bumping the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%. It’s the fourth straight time the Federal Reserve has raised rates 75 basis points, as the central bank rapidly…

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