Earlier this month, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that last year the nation’s median income slipped 1.5 percent to $50,502, the percent without health insurance coverage fell by 0.6 percentage points to 15.7 percent, and… Census Bureau: Mississippi Poorest State in the Nation
If you have limited credit or a rocky credit history, rest assured that there are credit card lenders that will consider you for a credit card. It’s true that you will pay more for financing… Avoid Falling Prey to a Credit Card Scam
When we use our credit cards, we trust the businesses swiping our cards to charge the correct amount. But, don’t get so comfortable that you forget to check your credit card statement to confirm that… When a Merchant Incorrectly Charges Your Card
Credit limits can be deceiving. While they do represent the maximum amount your credit card issuer will let you charge, it’s not necessarily the amount you should charge. In fact, your credit card balance should… Big Balances Can Be Big Trouble
A recent survey conducted by the FDIC shows that 25% of American households lack a savings account. You can certainly save money outside a savings account – by stacking the cash in a safe place… Six Reasons to Have a Savings Account
More than one in four American households do not have a savings account and one in ten don’t have a checking account, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation found in a 2011 survey released on Thursday.… 29% of U.S. Households Don’t Have a Savings Account
Reading about credit scores often can make you paranoid. You probably already know that credit scores are important for many of your financial moves – even those that don’t involve borrowing. Because your score is… Are You Checking Your Credit Score Too Often?
Americans continued to feel the pinch in a sputtering economy and saw their incomes decline for the second year in a row – but fewer people are going without health insurance, according to a report… U.S. Median Income Falls But Fewer Are Without Health Insurance
If you’re looking for money to pay off your debt or accomplish another big financial goal, you may consider the funds you’ve put in your IRA or individual retirement account. Be care, depending on the… Withdrawing From an IRA
The national unemployment rate fell from 8.3 percent to 8.1 percent in August, according to Labor Department statistics released on Friday. The economy added 96,000 jobs last month – mostly in food services and drinking… 12.5 Million Unemployed in August