Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup April 19, 2025. Stories, news, politics, and events impacting personal finance during the past week. Consumer sentiment drops sharply across the boardNew York Fed survey shows worsening outlookU.S. credit scores dip slightly in early 2025Trump administration removes Democratic NCUA board membersMortgage rates spike after…
Money was tight for most Americans before the Trump Administration announced its tariff increases on April 2. Now, they face financial strains amidst a new uncertainty: What does the future hold for the U.S. economy, and what will it mean for Americans’ ability to get by? Americans’ non-mortgage debt now…
Key takeaways If someone opens a credit card in your name, you should take steps to protect your finances immediately. Start by calling the credit card issuer associated with the account and freezing your card. You can then work with the issuer to close the account. You’ll then have to…
Key takeaways If you believe there is an erroneous or fraudulent charge on your credit card, you have the right to dispute the charge and potentially have it removed from your statement. The Fair Credit Billing Act allows you to dispute a charge within 60 days of when it appears…
Trending
Spotlight This Week
More Articles
Personal Finance
While there has been much conversation on not buying from companies with poor diversity, little has been said about investing…
Lifestyle inflation occurs when your expenses increase as you earn more income. It can start subtly—dining at pricier restaurants, upgrading…
Chime, the largest digital bank in America, grew its revenue to $1.7 billion in 2024, an increase of roughly 30%…
Technology has transformed some parts of the daunting homebuying process–making it easier to search and compare properties online, to prepare…
Featured Articles
Key takeaways Closing a credit card may hurt your credit, but the impact varies depending on your credit history. Sometimes, it makes sense to close a card even though it might affect your credit. You can take steps to minimize the potential hit to your…
Dept Managmnt
Level 2: Discover the Fastest Way to Pay Off Debt With Rules and Challenges When looking for the fastest way to pay off…
Banking
Apple, FedEx and Oracle all got loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. But rules and red tape keep many banks from making…
Credit Cards
All News
Retirement can be a great time to travel abroad, and some retirees even take the more adventurous step of moving overseas. If you’re thinking of taking this big step in a foreign country, you’ll want to double-check that you won’t have problems receiving your Social Security benefits. Here are three things…
Managing your personal finances can feel stressful, overwhelming, like madness. With the right strategies, you can navigate the financial landscape without letting it become chaotic. Whether you’re organizing a trip to watch your favorite team, saving for retirement, or working to eliminate debt, here are ways to keep your finances…
Rocketclips, Inc./Shutterstock Key takeaways The Good Neighbor Next Door program offers qualifying buyers a chance to purchase a HUD-owned property for half off the list price and a down payment as low as $100. To qualify for the program, you must be a teacher, law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency…
Google parent Alphabet (GOOG) has agreed to acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion in cash, the companies announced Tuesday. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close next year, with Wiz becoming part of the Google Cloud business. The acquisition would be the largest…
Key takeaways Semi-truck loans are a common way to finance a semi truck, but you can find a variety of alternatives to get the funding you need SBA loans are designed to help business owners struggling to get conventional financing, which can help them get a semi-truck loan You can…
Key takeaways Many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a massive overhaul of the tax code in 2017, are set to expire at the end of 2025. Among the TCJA tax-law changes that could expire are a near-doubling of the standard deduction, a broad expansion of the child…
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways You may be eligible for federal and private student loans without a parent. Explore federal student loans first, as they feature more benefits than private ones. Ultimately, your university’s financial aid office will determine your dependency status based on the answer…
Credit Sesame discusses the rise in missed debt payments and growing concerns about credit access and financial stability. A recent survey found a big jump in the probability that consumers will miss a minimum debt payment over the next three months. If that happens, it could disrupt the economy, tighten…
Ariel Skelley/Getty Images Key takeaways Students with undocumented parents can and should fill out the FAFSA for every school year. Completing this form is the only way to access a range of federal or state-issued financial aid as a college student. There are a few differences in how you’ll file…
Living in Delaware comes with one money-saving perk: no sales tax. However, it’s still a relatively pricey place to buy a home — especially as prices have ticked up almost 6 percent year-over-year. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer looking to live on the beach or planning to move to downtown…
Editor's Pick
