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‘Tis the Season for Gift Card Scams

Gift cards are always at the top of holiday wish lists. In fact, gift cards are the gift consumers want to receive the most during the 2023 holiday season.1

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Decline in Charitable Giving

Americans gave almost $500 billion to charity in 2022 — a strong show of generosity but a 3.4% decline (10.5% adjusted for inflation) from record giving in 2021.

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Medical Debt and Your Credit Report

It’s no surprise that consumers are contacted by debt collectors about medical bills more than any other type of debt.1

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College Cost Data Released for 2023-2024

Every year, the College Board releases new college cost data and trends in its annual report. The figures published are average cost figures

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With Holidays Ahead, Can Consumers Keep Carrying the Economy?

Consumer spending accounts for about two-thirds of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP),

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