Nearly Half of Millennials Turn to Parents for Financial Support
Many Millennials entered adulthood during the wake of The Recession, creating a less-than-ideal financial footing. Combine this with a high cost of living and rising education expenses, and it’s no...
View ArticleMillennials Are the Driving Force behind Record-High FICO Scores
According to Experian’s newly-released Consumer Credit Review, Americans now have an average credit score of 703. Over 59% of consumers report a credit score above 700, the highest volume in recorded...
View ArticleLowCards.com Weekly Credit Card Update–January 24, 2020
Cash, Plastic or Hand? Amazon Envisions Paying With a Wave Amazon wants to make your hand your credit card. The tech giant is creating checkout terminals that could be placed in bricks-and-mortar...
View ArticleMillennials Significantly Increased Their Savings Last Year
According to the latest Better Money Habits report from Bank of America, Millennials significantly increased their savings in 2019. Among adults age 24-41 with money in savings, 24% have over $100,000...
View ArticleNearly Half of Six-Figure Earners Feel Burdened by Debt
Income is a contributing factor to debt repayment, but having a high income doesn’t necessarily negate debt. According to a new LendingTree study, “47% of six-figure earners feel burdened by debt.” In...
View ArticleMillennials Are Indeed Saving for the Future
Millennials are often considered the “need it now” generation. But despite a reputation for impatience, this group of 20- and 30-somethings is surprisingly focused on the future. According to a new...
View ArticleWhy Many Americans Believe They Will Never Get Out of Debt
Debt is an obstacle in the lives of many Americans, but for some, it is a lifelong burden they can’t overcome. According to a new study, 29% of Americans believe they will never get out of debt. When...
View ArticleMillennials Say Sharing Credit Card Rewards Is a “Relationship Perk”
First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes…shared credit card rewards? In honor of Valentine’s Day, Wells Fargo conducted a study to see how Millennials view credit card rewards within their...
View ArticleHalf of Millennials Are Spending Above Their Recommended Credit Limit
Millennials have lower average credit scores than older generations, and a new study reveals certain spending habits that could be major factors. Research from TD Bank shows 32% of Millennials don’t...
View ArticleMillennials Feel Uncomfortable Performing Online Financial Tasks On Their Own
A new study from Primerica reveals Millennials are less likely than other generations to feel confident completing personal financial tasks online. Gen Xers (adults age 35 to 49) felt the most...
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