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Do you ever find yourself buying something impulsively? According to newneuromarketing.com, the average consumer spends more than $5,400 per year on impulse shopping for food, clothing, household items, and shoes.

A traditional budget is an exercise in basic arithmetic. Knowing your fixed income, you set spending targets and try to stick to them. This means, however, that any substantial unexpected expense can upend your budgeting. Some people find it difficult to stick to their budgets due to this inflexibility.

In an ideal world, we would be saving and paying off debt at the same time, and even have resources to invest in the money market. But ideal worlds are rare and many people have to make a choice between paying off debt or saving for an emergency.

While paying off debt and saving money don’t need to be mutually exclusive, very often your personal finances don’t allow you to do both at the same time. Which one you pick depends on your financial expectations, goals in the future, and the priorities you have set for yourself and your household.

Boosting savings and paying off debt are two of the most popular uses for Americans’ tax refunds year after year. According to a recent survey, around 31 percent of tax refund recipients expect to drop their windfall into their savings accounts. Twenty-four percent of them plan to put a dent into their debts with the money.

According to a recent survey by Highland, a majority of Americans have been hit hard financially since the global pandemic of 2020. Though 53% reported they were not doing so before the pandemic, now 63% admit that they are living from paycheck to paycheck.

The third stimulus check is expected to be larger than each of the previous payments at $1,400. Here’s what you may be able to expect when the next stimulus checks are released.

Disclaimer: ClearOne Advantage does not offer tax advice. Please consult with your accountant or tax professional for advice regarding your specific tax situation.

If you want to receive your tax refund as soon as possible, file your tax return at the first available opportunity. This year, that opportunity comes about later than usual.

Whether multiple credit cards will help you or land you in debt depends solely on how you manage them. If you have out-of-control credit card debt, having more than one credit card is a bad idea because available credit may be a temptation you cannot resist. On the other hand, if you are never tempted to use your credit card inappropriately, having multiple credit cards can offer some advantages.

Sometimes, a card balance transfer from one credit card to another credit card makes good financial sense, but sometimes it doesn't. If you wonder if a balance transfer credit will fit your needs and save you money, here is what you need to know about this potential debt relief method.

Most Americans have 4 credit cards and the average balance on credit cards is a little bit over $6,000. While many people can manage their credit card debt, some find it difficult and end up stressing over how they are going to repay their debt.

Thankfully, there are many solutions available to help people overcome their debt. ClearOne Advantage can help you come up with the best way to get out of debt fast, no matter how much debt you have accumulated.

If the amount of debt you owe is spiraling out of control, you should reach out to a certified debt specialist from ClearOne Advantage who will assess your personal information and your finances and give you realistic and viable options for a debt-free life.

The important thing to remember is that you want to pay down debt as quickly as possible to avoid additional interest fees which can cause your credit card debt to get even further out of control. Even a large amount of debt can be dealt with in a timely manner, if you choose the correct option.

Managing credit cards can be upsetting, but if you’ve been struggling to only make minimum payments and don’t know how to get out of debt, read on for some tips on how to get started.