Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults

Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.

Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'

People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.

Social Security Fairness Act: Where the expanded benefits stand

Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.

Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices

The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.

IRS tax refund: Here's when you can expect your payment

If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.

Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report

Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.

People in these states spend the most on health care

Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.

Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found

The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.

Trump delaying 50% tariff on European Union

The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”

Trump calls for 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1

President Trump called for a “straight 50%” tariff on all imports from the European Union after complaining on social media that trade talks are “going nowhere.”

Here's when production of pennies will end

The U.S. Mint will stop making pennies once its final supply of blanks is gone, following a Trump administration directive aimed at cutting costs.

SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes

One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.

Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be cheapest in 4 years

If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.