Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
NYC restaurants warn of dire consequences if tip credit system ends: Survey
A whopping 95% of restaurant owners in New York City say they oppose proposed legislation that would eliminate the tip credit system.
Tax filing season begins: What to know
Tax season 2024 begins Monday, and the IRS is piloting a new program that could allow Americans to file their taxes for free. Here's what you need to know.
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
IRS launches its free-filing pilot program in 12 US states
With tax season kicking off Monday, the IRS is rolling out a new online option for filing your 2023 returns. Here's how it works.
Most Americans cannot afford a $1K emergency expense
Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.
Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA
Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.
Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich
The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.
Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted
The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.
Here are the US states where you’ll pay less individual income tax in 2024
Several U.S. states are lowering individual income tax rates this year, meaning more financial relief for American taxpayers.
Connecticut tax cuts: Over 1 million taxpayers affected in 2024 - what you need to know
Connecticut has reduced its tax rates for low and middle income residents in 2024, affecting over 1 million taxpayers in the state.
IRS to start simplifying notices to taxpayers this year
The IRS on Tuesday announced that it will redesign and simplify the long and often complicated notices it sends to taxpayers every year.
Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck
The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.
Read this before you sign up for a college credit card
Signing up for financial products your college is offering can sometimes be the worst deal, a recent CFPB report said.
1 person spent $3K on Stanley cups: Here's other ways to spend that kind of cash
Based on the average price for a 40-piece McNugget meal, $3,000 could easily get you nearly 10,000 nuggets.
Number of electric vehicles that qualify for new electric vehicle tax credit drops to 13
Only 13 electric vehicle models qualify for the full $7,500 credit, with Tesla and GM seeing the biggest hit.
NYC plans to wipe out $2B in medical debt for up to 500,000 residents
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city intends to wipe out more than $2 billion in medical debt for up to 500,000 residents.
Your significant other expects you to spend over $100 on Valentine's Day
Americans in relationships believe their partners expect them to spend an average of $157.52 on gifts this Valentine's Day, according to a recent Trustpilot survey.