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1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Sophia Acevedo |Kit Pulliam |Henry Blodget

Not paying off your credit card each month could be a sign that you're overspending. FOTOGRAFIA INC./Getty Images 2025-04-26T11:15:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Credit card debt can be a major sign you're overspending, four financial planners say.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Sarah Silbert |Kit Pulliam |Henry Blodget

It's important to boost your emergency fund if you're worried about layoffs and recessions. shapecharge/Getty Images 2025-04-25T15:52:05Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Layoffs and recession concerns make it even more important to have an ample emergency fund.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Sophia Acevedo |Kit Pulliam |Henry Blodget

It's a good idea to start preparing your budget for the higher prices that tariffs might bring. d3sign/Getty Images 2025-04-21T16:18:27Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Year-over-year inflation was lower than expected in March, with the CPI reporting rates of 2.4%.

2 months ago | businessinsider.com | Kit Pulliam |Sophia Acevedo

Opening checking and savings accounts together can earn you bonuses and high interest rates. South_agency/Getty Images 2025-03-29T11:15:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . After last week's Fed meeting, concerns over stagflation are beginning to rise.

2 months ago | businessinsider.com | Kit Pulliam |Sophia Acevedo

Personal Finance Taxes You can use your tax refund as an extra savings boost if you're concerned about a possible recession. fizkes/Getty Images/iStockphoto Stock volatility caused by President Donald Trump's tariff plans has sparked fear of a recession. Financial planners share ways to make a tax refund count if you are wary of economic conditions. Keeping strong savings, paying off high-APR debts, and investing while stocks are down can all help.