Keeping a tab on financial health can be tricky at times. Erin Lowry, Author of "Broke Millennial", joined us at the New York Stock Exchange to share some tips for getting personal finances in order.
Only 12% of millennials feel prepared for their financial future. Lowry breaks down steps people can take to improve their financial health. She recommends using the app Turbo, which gives you a holistic approach to keeping track of your financials.
55% of people served by Turbo don’t feel credit score is a good indicator of financial standing. Lowry says it’s a piece of the puzzle, but it’s not the end-all-be-all. She adds that the debt-to-income ratio is a good metric to go alongside credit score. Lowry says Intuit’s Turbo app is a good option for staying on top of personal finances in a digital and mobile age.
Demand for mortgage loan applications fell 5.7 percent in the last week of February, according to a survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
A large cross-section of Americans is at risk of falling below the poverty line as the program that provided more than 32 million people with extra SNAP benefits during the pandemic is set to end. Families received at least $95 extra per month to spend on food.
The Black Innovation Alliance is working to empower Black entrepreneurs and recently received a $3 million commitment from UBS to help with resources. Ifeoma Ike, director of policy and movement strategy with the Black Innovation Alliance, joined Cheddar News to explain further the organization's mission.
Shana Sissel, president & CEO of Banrion Capital Management, joined Cheddar News to discuss another down day on the last session of the month in trading as inflation, a restricted monetary policy, and layoffs continue to affect markets.
Americans who get paid bi-weekly, which means twice a month, will see a third check in March. Shon Anderson, chief wealth strategist of Anderson Financial Strategies, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how to improve your financial position with that extra pay.
Tesla shareholders filed a lawsuit against the company and Elon Musk, accusing the billionaire of overstating the capabilities of the electric vehicle's self-driving software.
