Biden 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.
Many personal loan borrowers rely on loans for everyday expenses as cost of living grows
14.5% of borrowers use personal loans for everyday expenses as everyday costs grow.
Caitlin Clark nearing 8-figure deal with Nike which includes signature shoe: Report
Caitlin Clark's college deal with Nike expired at the conclusion of the women's college basketball season last week. But the show brand apparently did not want to let her go.
Supreme Court makes it easier to sue employers for job transfers
Workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will can now more easily sue their employers for job discrimination, even when they are not demoted or docked pay.
NYC unveils plans for 62-story office tower on Park Avenue
NYC Mayor Eric Adams helped unveil plans to build a new 62-story office at 350 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
Red Lobster reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy
Red Lobster is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy to relieve financial pressures that have weighed on the company.
Your 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.
Many student loan borrowers missing opportunity to find debt relief in SAVE plan: survey
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.
‘Kitchen appreciation’ fee? Restaurant diners still facing hidden surcharges
Hidden fees at restaurants have become increasingly common for diners in recent years, while restaurants grapple with higher food prices, increased labor costs and more.
High 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.
Retired Americans with student loan debt risk garnishment of Social Security benefits
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.
New York has the highest tax burden out of all 50 states, study reveals: Full list
Other states, however, rank higher for highest property tax burden and highest individual income tax burden. Here's the full list.
Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed data
All stages of credit card delinquency — 30, 60 and 90 days past due — rose during the fourth quarter of 2023 to the highest level since 2012, when the Fed began tracking the data.
Tax 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.
1 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.
President Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plans that could benefit 23 million Americans
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.
'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.
How 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.
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.
A top goal of Americans is to buy a new car, build emergency savings: study
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.