Tips to avoid ongoing cycle of consumer debt 5j4q2
Updated: May 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM CDT
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By Rachel DePompa
According to a new NerdWallet survey 14% of Americans plan to pay less on their debt over the next year. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa finds out why paying the minimum may not be the best plan.
Living in financial uncertainty has taken a toll on my wallet — and my mental health. Here’s what experts said I should do 4dc72
Updated: May 15, 2025 at 6:16 AM CDT
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By Ana Staples, Bankrate
Buy a home, they said. Invest in your 401(k), they said. Increase your income, and it will all be fine, they said. As a millennial in America, I’ve done my best to make the right moves in my career and [...]
Investments and interest in crypto are climbing. But for many consumers, this digital currency remains a mystery. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman sits down with Edelman Financial Engines to break down crypto investing and how you can safely get involved.
Debt vs. savings? Why you don’t have to choose just one 4q3i70
Updated: May 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM CDT
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By Rachel DePompa
It's a question financial experts get all the time, should I save and build up my emergency fund or should I use any extra money to pay down debt? Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to The Responsible Homegirl to find out.
Can you be liable for a spouse’s credit card debt? jbu
Updated: May 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM CDT
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By Poonkulali Thangavelu, Bankrate
You are generally not responsible for your spouse’s credit card debt unless you are a co-signer for the card or it is a t . But some state laws vary and you may be liable for this debt.
An up and down stock market can be scary, but many experts say your 401(k) is part of a long game so you shouldn't worry. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert about ways to protect your retirement in a volatile market.
It’s summer vacation time! One in 3 people still have credit card debt from their last vacation according to WalletHub. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to them about how to avoid going into debt on your vacation.
The term “Trumpcession” has been popping up in headlines this week, as economists and market watchers debate whether President Trump’s economic policies could trigger a downturn. But are we actually [...]
