Credit card delinquency rates and balances are on the rise
Credit card delinquency rates and balances increased in Q2 2023 amid a high interest-rate environment. But there are many ways to pay off debt quickly.
Jeff Bezos' net worth reportedly surpasses Bernard Arnault's
Tesla CEO Elon Musk remains the richest, according to Bloomberg.
Social Security benefits to receive 3.2% pay bump next year: See how much money you could receive
See how much money you could receive from the Social Security COLA bump.
IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states
The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.
Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.
Reese's under scrutiny as sweepstakes promotion raises legal concerns
Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.
Biden administration awards $7 Billion to US clean energy hubs to ramp up hydrogen production
The White House calls hydrogen essential to achieving Biden's "vision of a strong, clean energy economy” and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by 2050.
US still feeling effects of 'tip culture' following COVID-19 pandemic, professor says
A Clemson University professor says he attributes this to the pandemic and inflation.
Jobs offering student loan assistance more than double: study
With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.
Biden endorses FTC's plan to eliminate hidden fees: 'They sure matter to working folks'
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
Housing inventory remains painfully low as shortage persists
The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.
Here's how borrowers who can't make student loan payments can avoid defaulting
The 12-month student loan on-ramp period will help struggling borrowers from suffering the worst consequences of missed, late, or partial payments, according to a recent Harvard University Employee Credit Union blog.
Domino's launches 'emergency pizza' program: Free pizza when needed
Domino's is now giving customers the opportunity to take part in a new "emergency pizza" program for those times when it's most "needed."
Dwayne Johnson apologizes over Maui wildfire fund donation request
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is responding to backlash he received after asking his social media followers to donate to his Maui wildfire fund this summer.
Will oil and gas be impacted due to war in Israel? Expert weighs in
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused oil and gas prices to surge last year.
Social Security cuts: Retirees could face more than $17,000 in annual benefits losses
Social Security could run out of money to make full benefits payments in 2033, spurring as much as $23,000 in benefits cuts for retirees, a study found. Here’s what you need to know.
Powerball jackpot now fourth largest in history after no winners Saturday night
The Powerball jackpot is now the world's fourth-largest lottery prize.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.4B as prize continues to grow – and so do the taxes the winner will owe
Wednesday's drawing was the 33rd consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since the Powerball was last won on July 19.
Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
Home ownership costs skyrocket, leaving the American Dream out of reach for many
A new report says 99% of the nation’s largest counties are less affordable than they have been historically - and people are spending more than a third of their income on owning a home.