Half of Americans say they're financially worse than last year: survey
Half of Americans say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, according to a new poll. Here’s how to manage your budget in any economy.
The Fed is expected to raise its interest rate hikes this year
The Fed is expected to increase its interest rate hikes after recently slowing down the pace. Fed Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate panel that the central bank may keep raising rates in light of stubborn inflation and a growing economy. Here’s how to deal with high-interest debt under any economic condition.
How to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt
If you’re carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt, learn about these potential solutions.
Powell signals increased interest rate hikes if economy stays strong
Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans don't know when Tax Day is, survey finds
The recent survey also found the biggest tax procrastinators by U.S. state. Here’s which western state claimed the top spot.
Car debt piles up as more Americans struggle to make payments
Car repossessions are growing as Americans are still struggling with higher car prices and inflation.
Costco maintaining low rotisserie chicken prices
Rotisserie chicken is just one example of key categories Costco members covet
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Good news: Personal loan interest rates fall for 3-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.
This week's 10-year fixed private student loan interest rates dip below 8 percent
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
The Tooth Fairy also falls victim to inflation, poll finds
At this rate, by 2048, the Tooth Fairy would be paying $30 a tooth.
Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop
Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.
Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan
The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Lawsuit: Transgender Wells Fargo teller says managers ‘laughed’ as customers mocked her
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
Lawmaker proposes 'Yankee tax' as northerners flock to this state in droves
If passed by state referendum, new residents moving from out-of-state would be required to pay up to $500.
Student loan forgiveness plan to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
Can you get student loan forgiveness if you refinance?
If you have federal student loans, refinancing may not be in your best interest right now.