Welcome to the Cardinal Products Online Money and Finance page! Here you can find an assortment of information and resources regarding the current trends in consumer money and finance.

A Breakdown of Recent Trends in Consumer Money and Finance

As the economy has been struggling over the past few years, there has been an increasing movement among lower and middle-income households to focus on budgeting, couponing, and overall exhibiting prudence when it comes to both money and finance.

As such, there has been an increasing demand for financial management and planning services, debt management and credit rehabilitation companies and services, budgeting software, as well as online couponing and group deal sites. The rise of social media has also helped to fuel the bargain-hunting movement.

On the other end of the spectrum are the high income earners who have watched their relative income soar over the past few years. This segment of the economy has been leading the demand for luxury goods and services.

Consumer Money and Finance Resources

Below are a few resources providing information on consumer money and finance:

Consumer Reports Lesson Plan 6: Money & Finance

Consumer Credit Counseling - New York

Money Guide for Education and Student Loans - New York Times