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.
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.
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
Class action lawsuit accuses Dunkin’ of discrimination for charging extra for non-dairy milk alternatives
The Dunkin' lawsuit claims customers have been charged extra for drinks made with soy milk and other non-dairy alternatives.
Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA
Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.
Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich
The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.
Temu plans to open its marketplace to US, European sellers
Temu, the China-founded online retailer surging in popularity in the United States, is opening its platform to U.S. and European sellers.
Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted
The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.
When will the IRS send out tax refunds
The IRS says most taxpayers should expect their refund within 21 days of filing but it could take longer for some.
Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck
The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.
US union membership rate fell to new low in 2023
Union rates have plummeted for a second straight year despite the highest approval ratings in decades.
Read this before you sign up for a college credit card
Signing up for financial products your college is offering can sometimes be the worst deal, a recent CFPB report said.
In-N-Out Burger's closure in Oakland due to crime issues 'heartbreaking' but necessary, observers say
Security guards said they receive more theft reports at the soon-to-be closed In-N-Out restaurant than at any other location they patrol and that multiple break-ins are reported daily, according to reports.
Lucky Westchester County woman wins $3M scratch-off prize
A lucky woman from Westchester County won the $3 million top prize from a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket she bought at a gas station.
Number of electric vehicles that qualify for new electric vehicle tax credit drops to 13
Only 13 electric vehicle models qualify for the full $7,500 credit, with Tesla and GM seeing the biggest hit.
Pastor pockets $1.3M on crypto scheme targeting Christians
Colorado pastor Eli Regalado and wife Kaitlyn "sold a cryptocurrency, known as the ‘INDXcoin,’ to members of the Christian community" and admitted to pocketing $1.3 million.
Your significant other expects you to spend over $100 on Valentine's Day
Americans in relationships believe their partners expect them to spend an average of $157.52 on gifts this Valentine's Day, according to a recent Trustpilot survey.
Subway sidekicks: Footlong pretzels, sweet treats added to menu
The Subway Sidekicks menu rolls out nationwide Jan. 22.
Alec Baldwin slashes Hamptons mansion price amid new indictment in deadly 'Rust' shooting
Alec Baldwin has slashed more than $10 million off the asking price for his historic Hamptons mansion more than a year after first listing the 10-acre estate.