Simple ways you can cut costs and save more money
Inflation has taken a serious toll on American households and savings accounts are dwindling fast as families try to make ends meet. So, FOX 13 sought out a savings expert who has some simple ways we can all cut costs and save more.
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Tax brackets are to shift higher by 7% this year.
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Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
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Economist projects interest rates to surpass 2007 levels as inflation slows
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How to negotiate credit card debt
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Private student loan rates edge up: Still well below March highs
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Businesses step in to help adults seeking financial literacy
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