29 Critical U.S. Income Inequality Statistics
The difference between the money Americans earn and the wealth they accumulate varies wildly. Why? A huge number of reasons, including several... read more »
With more than 15 years of journalism expertise, Jon McDonald stays up to date on emerging finance trends and news about the companies impacting the industry. He is most knowledgeable in the areas of budgeting, loans, and responsible credit use and is committed to bringing that experience to readers around the world. He has a passion for both writing and editing, and his articles have appeared in publications produced by The New York Times.
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The difference between the money Americans earn and the wealth they accumulate varies wildly. Why? A huge number of reasons, including several... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 9/28/26
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If you’re struggling to get approved for a credit card because of bad credit, you may be willing to settle for any card you can get. But some... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/24/26
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Your consumer credit score is not you. Let’s get that out of the way immediately. It has nothing to do with your character or worth. It is... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 9/18/26
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation wasn’t something that most people worried about when shopping at the grocery store or filling up their... read more »
By: Zina Kumok • 9/17/26
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Every day, millions of pieces of financial information go back and forth between the systems that connect lenders and credit bureaus. That... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/2/26
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Collection accounts can quickly tank your credit scores. If one appears on your credit reports unexpectedly, it can also create a moment of... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 8/4/26
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How often do you check your credit scores? If you look at them at least once a month, you’re more on top of them than most Americans. That’s... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 7/1/26
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Whenever I’ve talked with someone about credit repair over the years, inevitably, the biggest hurdle they face is getting started. Debt and bad... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 6/19/26