Many Americans are sinking under higher prices for gas, groceries and housing. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, brace for it— things might get worse.
First came the shock of higher prices at the gas pump. Then groceries and the cost of just about everything else followed. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, you may wonder, “What’s next?”Here’s... This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet.
Sullivan urges people to avoid “buy here, pay here” car lots. Such “bad credit dealers” tend to offer loans at very high interest rates and don’t usually provide prompt payment reports to credit rating agencies, which doesn’t help your credit score. He also suggests searching for an affordable older used vehicle. That may require knowing a reliable mechanic for when fixes are needed.
“Changing jobs puts the employee at the bottom of the seniority scale. Certainly, it is good to get a raise, but it is better to have a steady paycheck,” he adds. “Have one card, don’t use it; keep it for emergencies,” Sullivan said. The credit card needs to be available only if and when you really need it.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program can help families with their heating and cooling bills, and the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program can assist with water and wastewater bills.
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