Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey
Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.
Farmers Insurance reducing staff by 2,400 in layoffs
Farmers Insurance has revealed it will shed numerous employees through layoffs.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
IRS announces changes impacting catch-up contributions
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on a pretax basis through 2025.
Popular summer vacation destinations across US see uptick in vacancies
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
Home prices will rise in 2023 as affordability crisis worsens, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
Student loan payments loom as COVID relief expires September 1
The U.S. Department of Education's COVID relief is ending September 1, meaning many students will soon be on the hook again to begin paying back their student loans.
Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?
After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.
Survey: Gen Z, millennial couples say it's too expensive to get married
More Gen Z and millennials are saying “I do…not."
Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says
The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.
Options for new cars under $20,000 limited to a single choice
Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one.
Looming UAW strike could cost US economy more than $5B in just 10 days
If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.
Americans burning through excess savings from the pandemic, SF Fed study says
Americans are burning through the excess savings they accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a big burst of stimulus money from the federal government and limited spending.
Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
Homebuilder sentiment plummets as mortgage rates surge again
Builder confidence unexpectedly dropped for first time this year.
Going to college? What you need to know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
Student loan repayments could slam big-name retailers this fall
Several major stores may face a hit this fall when student loan payments resume, affecting millions of U.S. homes.
Inflation forcing Americans to spend $709 more per month than 2 years ago: economist
Inflation has created financial pressures for most U.S. households and forced them to pay more for daily necessities like food and rent.