Why Tariffs Matter to Consumers Tariffs might sound like dry economic policy, but they have a very real impact on your everyday expenses. Simply put, a tariff is a tax on goods imported from another county. Companies that import products … Continued
Since the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), questions loom about the future of consumer finance in America. Once the nation’s top watchdog for credit cards, mortgages, loans, and banking fairness, the CFPB’s absence is already reverberating through … Continued
JPMorgan Chase, the largest consumer bank in the United States, is currently investigating a wave of check fraud incidents that have emerged as part of a viral trend on TikTok. Users on the social-media platform began sharing videos describing a … Continued
In recent news, the fintech world has been rocked by the bankruptcy of Synapse Financial Technologies. This development has significantly impacted users of banking apps like Yotta and PrizePool, which rely on Synapse’s services. For users of these apps, understanding … Continued
Robinhood, a platform dedicated to democratizing finance for all, has announced the launch of Robinhood Retirement For Independent Workers. This initiative is designed to extend retirement savings opportunities to freelancers and gig economy workers, who often lack access to traditional … Continued
Monday, January 1st, 2024 – New Year’s Day New Year’s Day 2024 is a Monday and Citibank will be closed. Monday, January 15th, 2024 – Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday MLK Day is always the Third Monday in January. Monday, … Continued
Navigating the convoluted path to federal student loan forgiveness just got much easier for overwhelmed borrowers working in public service fields. The Biden administration recently implemented changes to smooth out roadblocks in relief programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). … Continued
In 2022, Juneteenth is on a Sunday, June 19th, and banks will be closed. June 19th lands on a Sunday in 2022, so banks will observe the holiday the following Monday on June 20th. In the United States, Juneteenth is … Continued