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Bruce McClary

  • Senior Vice President of Membership and Communications, National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Washington, D.C.
As seen in: U.S. News and World Report, Yahoo Finance, American Banker, Westlaw Today, Credit Union Times, The Washington Informer, Straight Arrow News, BAI Banking Strategies, RealClear Education
Spokesperson for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (@NFCC). Former lender and debt collector. My posts are my own. Likes & retweets ≠ endorsements.

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Fed approves first interest rate hike since 2023 in bid to rein in inflation

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By Lauren Pearle Verified, Bruce McClary, Matt Schulz
| Straight Arrow News Verified
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in more than three years, a widely expected move meant to rein in the country’s stubbornly high inflation. But the rate hike could bring more pain for Americans already struggling with high borrowing costs. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, to a range of 3.75% to 4%, following a two-day meeting in Washington.
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Tackling financial trauma with knowledge and support

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By Rod Griffin, Bruce McClary
| BAI Banking Strategies Verified
Living a healthy financial life is a goal for most individuals and households. However, sometimes our past negative experiences with money can hold us back. In other words, our “financial trauma” can be a barrier to our financial success. To move forward, individuals and households need to address their trauma head on. That’s an important acknowledgement for consumers, but also for the financial professionals who will be better equipped to help clients and customers rediscover the path to security.
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Knowledge Is Key to Helping Consumers Move Past Financial Trauma

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By Rod Griffin, Bruce McClary
| Credit Union Times Verified
Credit/Shutterstock Living a healthy financial life is a goal for most individuals and households. However, sometimes past negative experiences with money, or “financial trauma,” can hold a person back and become a barrier to financial success. The experience is more widespread in the U.S. than many realize. A recent Experian survey of more than 2,000 consumers found 68% of U.S. adults feel they have suffered from or are currently suffering from financial trauma.
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