More student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, as U.S. colleges commit to cost transparency
Over 360 colleges have committed to being more transparent about their costs, while the U.S. Department of Education offers more loan forgiveness.
Over 360 colleges have committed to being more transparent about their costs, while the U.S. Department of Education offers more loan forgiveness.
Consumers bought more secondhand items in 2023, but major purchases are back for 2024
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
New York credit card surcharge law in effect: What to know, how to get your money back
The new law would limit credit card surcharges and require businesses to post the total price before checkout.
The new law would limit credit card surcharges and require businesses to post the total price before checkout.
U.S. raises are trending down this year as the job market cools
Employers are planning to raise wages by 4%, on average this year, higher than 2021, but lower than 2023.
Employers are planning to raise wages by 4%, on average this year, higher than 2021, but lower than 2023.
Missed student loan payments set to affect credit scores again by the end of 2024: Here’s how to prepare
Borrowers who miss student loan payments will see repercussions again by September, thankfully there are forgiveness options.
Borrowers who miss student loan payments will see repercussions again by September, thankfully there are forgiveness options.
Gas and oil prices are on the rise as warm weather brings more demand
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
House passes $78 billion tax bill expanding the child tax credit, its fate in the Senate remains to be seen
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
2023 was the hottest year on record, driving up utility costs and homeowners insurance prices
Inflation and climate change lend to higher homeowners insurance rates, causing some homeowners to consider moving.
Inflation and climate change lend to higher homeowners insurance rates, causing some homeowners to consider moving.
FAFSA inflation fix scheduled for mid-March, delays award notification until spring
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.
12 states qualify for the IRS Direct File pilot program: Is yours one of them?
On top of a new IRS tax filing system, an adjustment to the child tax credit may qualify families for higher credits.
On top of a new IRS tax filing system, an adjustment to the child tax credit may qualify families for higher credits.
Social inflation causing insurance rates to jump, no end in sight for rising premiums in 2024
Insurance rates are rising for customers as insurers struggle to deal with claim payouts.
Insurance rates are rising for customers as insurers struggle to deal with claim payouts.
NY Lottery winner: Westchester County player claims $5M scratch-off prize
Raymond Yancey, of Yonkers, purchased the winning scratch-off at the ShopRite located at 29 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, Westchester County, according to New York Lottery officials.
Raymond Yancey, of Yonkers, purchased the winning scratch-off at the ShopRite located at 29 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, Westchester County, according to New York Lottery officials.
U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Gas prices increase in synch with oil costs and growing demand
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
Borrowers meet challenges as student loans resume and servicers struggle to handle new payments
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
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.
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.
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.
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
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.
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.