March inflation breakdown: What prices are rising the fastest?
Here is a breakdown of where Americans are seeing prices rising and falling the fastest as they continue to wrestle with sticker shock.
View ArticleHow does your savings account compare to the average American?
The amount of money in your savings may vary depending on your income, lifestyle, monthly costs and other life factors.
View Article'Subscription creep': How much it's costing you and how to stop it
Managing the array of consumer options can be daunting as expenses grow, especially when subscriptions are forgotten; here are strategies to track surplus subscriptions.
View ArticlePresident Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plans that could...
23 million borrowers could see accrued interest removed from their bills, and millions more could see partial or total forgiveness under Biden's new plan.
View ArticleGas, housing and car insurance costs soar, fueling inflation in March
Shelter, gas and car insurance costs weighed heavily on consumer expenses, contributing to over half of the monthly increase in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau...
View Article1 in 3 Americans maxing out credit cards because of inflation: survey
The majority of Americans who have maxed out their credit cards said they did it because of price increases from inflation, a recent survey from Debt.com said.
View ArticleMortgage rates are nearing 7 percent as inflation ticks back up: Freddie Mac
Due to inflation and rising demand, rates and housing prices are up.
View ArticleCredit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012, data shows
Credit card delinquencies were worst on record in Fed data dating back to 2012.
View ArticleTax Day 2024: Can’t file by April 15? Here’s how to get an extension
Please note: Filing for an extension by April 15 is necessary to avoid potential penalties.
View ArticleTax Day 2024: States with highest and lowest taxes revealed
The tax deadline is on April 15, but what you owe can vary significantly based on the state that you live in.
View ArticleRetired Americans with student loan debt risk garnishment of Social Security...
Democrat lawmakers want the Biden Administration to end the practice of Social Security garnishment to pay off outstanding student loan debt that impacts millions of older Americans.
View ArticleHigh inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month
Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.
View ArticleThe 25 best cities for buyers on a budget: Zillow
For buyers seeking affordability, Zillow's study shows the 25 most affordable areas throughout the country.
View ArticleMany student loan borrowers missing opportunity to find debt relief in SAVE...
Roughly 3 in 4 borrowers who make $75,000 or less annually and would benefit from the SAVE plan are not currently enrolled in the plan, a recent Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) survey said.
View ArticleYour Social Security COLA increase could be bigger than expected next year
Social Security recipients are on track to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year that is bigger than previously expected after inflation accelerated for the third month in a row.
View ArticleMany personal loan borrowers rely on loans for everyday expenses as cost of...
14.5% of borrowers use personal loans for everyday expenses as everyday costs grow.
View ArticleBiden announces a fresh round of $7.5 billion in student loans canceled
The latest round of cancellations targets $7.4 billion of student loans for 277,000 borrowers, the Department of Education said in a statement.
View ArticleMillions of homeowners don't have homeowners insurance due to high costs
Due to rising homeowners insurance cost, more and more homeowners are choosing to forgo getting insurance.
View ArticleHow often does the IRS audit?
While the IRS accepts most tax returns, there are certain mistakes to avoid that may prompt the agency to take a closer look at your documents.
View ArticleGas prices crept up this week, but not by much as oil prices fell
Demand for gas is up, but oil prices are down, causing gas prices to go up by just four cents.
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