Gas prices climb higher as arctic winter weather impacts production: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by two cents from last week to $3.09, according to AAA.
Biden just shortened the timeline to student loan forgiveness for these borrowers
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
73 percent of Americans still haven’t bounced back financially from the COVID-19 pandemic
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
Gas prices stay low at the start of the new year: AAA
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
Got student loan debt? Here’s how to get up to $2500 tax deduction
According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.
New FAFSA reveal comes with complications, delays
The Department of Education began its soft launch of the overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA form expands eligibility for federal student aid, including Pell Grants, and provides a streamlined user experience.
$44.5 million in federal funding going toward rural communities to improve higher education access
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Seniors say 2024 Social Security payment increase not enough to keep up with inflation: survey
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
Gas prices dip as holiday season ends: AAA
The national average for a gallon of gas edged down slightly this week. Pump prices have declined due to weak gas demand and an uptick in supply.
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise, mainly due to increase in natural disasters
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise across the country, with climate change being a contributing factor.
These are the 5 states with the highest and lowest student loan debt balances
The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.
Student loan borrowers struggle to keep up with monthly payments: study
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.
Auto insurance premiums and claims still on the rise: study
Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey
More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Americans living in these states are worse off financially: survey
Americans nationwide are feeling the lingering impact of inflation on their wallets, but these three states have it the worst, according to a recent WalletHub survey.
Biden forgives another $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt, but alternative relief plan hits a snag
The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.
12 percent of retired Americans plan to return to the workforce in 2024: survey
Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.
Here's who may qualify for $10,000 in student debt relief under Biden's new forgiveness plan
The Biden administration has taken the next step toward its plan B for student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its first debt forgiveness attempt.