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Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.

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Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

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Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment and tariff dividend: Fact check

Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment and tariff dividend: Fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year.

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More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows

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Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check

Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.

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IRS direct deposit relief payment in November: Are the rumors true?

IRS direct deposit relief payment in November: Are the rumors true?

Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end – but are they true?

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Credit card delinquency rates are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows

Credit card delinquency rates are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows

Not paying your credit card bills on time can affect your finances and residents in some states are having to manage this expense more compared to others, a new report details.

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Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows

Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows

Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.

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Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options

Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options

The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.

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These are Americans' top financial regrets -- and what to do about them

These are Americans' top financial regrets -- and what to do about them

Some of the top reasons people had a financial regret were not saving early enough for retirement, taking on too much student loan debt and credit card debt.

August 20, 2025 7:33am EDT
Cities where Americans are adding the most debt in 2025, according to data

Cities where Americans are adding the most debt in 2025, according to data

Climbing out of debt can be a tough barrier to overcome, and residents in these cities have seen the size of their debt grow significantly in a short amount of time based on findings in a new study.

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Paying off credit card debt in these states will take the longest, study finds

Paying off credit card debt in these states will take the longest, study finds

Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.

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'Big, beautiful, bill' car loan interest tax deduction: These brands, models may qualify

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Trump's "big, beautiful bill" includes up to $10,000 for interest paid on the car loans of qualified vehicles. Here's a list of vehicles that may qualify:

July 22, 2025 2:47pm EDT
Trump reportedly plans order to open 401(k)s to private markets: What it means for your retirement

Trump reportedly plans order to open 401(k)s to private markets: What it means for your retirement

Financial firms already developing new investment products in anticipation of the executive order.

July 17, 2025 7:46pm EDT
1 in 4 credit card debtors believes they will never be free of debt

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A new survey finds 23% of credit card debtors believe they’ll never be debt-free, with most citing emergency expenses and everyday costs as the main cause.

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Here's how many Americans have a side hustle -- and what they're doing

Here's how many Americans have a side hustle -- and what they're doing

Taking on a second job for extra cash is a way of life for many, and these industries are the ones people are choosing based on a new study.

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These cities have the highest credit card delinquencies in the U.S., study shows

These cities have the highest credit card delinquencies in the U.S., study shows

Late credit card payments impact Americans in some capacity, but these areas are dealing with higher rates of delinquency based on data in a recent study.

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Buy now, pay later loans will now impact Americans' credit scores

Buy now, pay later loans will now impact Americans' credit scores

FICO said that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges in popularity. 

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How much money you need to retire in your state – without Social Security

How much money you need to retire in your state – without Social Security

With Social Security's future uncertain, the amount of money to retire comfortably varies substantially by state. Here’s where your area ranks.

June 20, 2025 3:55pm EDT
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Barstool's Dave Portnoy offers investing advice, but reveals one big caveat

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