Category Archives: Financial Education

How Experian is using data to unlock financial power for everyone

By embracing its identity as a data company, Experian is driving innovation in credit building and consumer financial tools. BY Sam Becker Figuring out who’s creditworthy is getting more complicated, and millions of Americans are stuck with “thin files” or are considered credit invisible. That means they’re struggling to borrow or access credit, while lenders miss … Continue reading How Experian is using data to unlock financial power for everyone

Most American households’ cash and savings are shrinking, SF Fed report says

August 12, 2024 Most American households’ cash and savings are shrinking, SF Fed report says Those liquid assets rose less sharply and the excess was depleted earlier and is now about 13% lower than the projected path prior to the pandemic. BY Reuters Middle- and low-income U.S. families now have significantly fewer liquid resources like bank … Continue reading Most American households’ cash and savings are shrinking, SF Fed report says

A financial guide to navigating your sandwich generation years

July 13, 2024 A financial guide to navigating your sandwich generation years Feeling squeezed between the pressures of caring for aging parents and raising school-age kids? If this describes you, the specific financial advice here can help you and the two generations relying on you. BY Emily Guy Birken Sometimes, it feels like everyone needs you … Continue reading A financial guide to navigating your sandwich generation years

Warren Buffett cautions shareholders AI scams could be the ‘growth industry of all time’

May 06, 2024 Warren Buffett cautions shareholders AI scams could be the ‘growth industry of all time’ The ‘Oracle of Omaha’ reissued caution at the annual shareholder meeting. BY Associated Press Warren Buffett cautioned the tens of thousands of shareholders who packed an arena for his annual meeting that artificial intelligence scams could become “the growth … Continue reading Warren Buffett cautions shareholders AI scams could be the ‘growth industry of all time’

10 Financial Planning Mistakes Couples Make When Shacking Up

10 Financial Planning Mistakes Couples Make When Shacking Up ValueWalk / Sep 14, 2023   Now more than ever before, young people are shacking up with their partners in an attempt to save more money as costs continue to climb, and the housing market out-prices the majority of younger first-time buyers. One Realtor.com study of roughly 3,009 … Continue reading 10 Financial Planning Mistakes Couples Make When Shacking Up