Inflation cools sharply in May to 4%, lowest in 2 years
Last month marked the slowest pace of inflation since March of 2021.
Credit card debt is at record high as Americans deal with inflation and rising costs: TransUnion
U.S. credit card balances increased 20% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to last year, a recent TransUnion report said.
JPMorgan reaches settlement in class action lawsuit with Jeffrey Epstein victims
According to the lawsuits, JPMorgan provided Jeffrey Epstein loans and regularly allowed him to withdraw large sums of cash even though it knew about his sex trafficking practices.
Americans are getting tired of tipping, survey shows. Here’s why
A new study suggests high inflation and unease about the economy are contributing to stingier consumers.
Gas prices hold steady despite surge in demand for domestic gasoline: AAA
Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.
Kentucky woman learns she won $1M lottery while checking email at work: 'I am just floored'
A Louisville woman was apparently left in shock after she scrolled through her emails and learned she had won a $1 million prize from the Kentucky Lottery.
More college students are putting their education on hold: reports
The population of Some College, No Credential (SCNC) students has increased and many cited college costs as major challenges, according to recent studies. Here’s what you need to know.
Congress votes to kill Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
Congress passed Republican-sponsored legislation proposing to revoke President Joe Biden's cancellation plan and prevent the U.S. Department of Education from canceling student loans.
Egg prices are finally dropping after record highs
With the cost of eggs falling, here's what you can expect the next time you visit the grocery store.
Summer camps, sports leagues jump on buy now, pay later bandwagon
As inflation continues to weigh down household budgets, thousands of camps and sports leagues are now offering buy now, pay later with a service called Wordline.
Gas prices stay neutral to kick off summer, but there's a chance for a decrease in the forecast: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon stayed steady at $3.57, as demand for gas and oil prices fell, even as more than 37 million Americans drove to their holiday destinations on the holiday weekend, AAA said.
Student loan repayment: How to prepare for payments when pandemic freeze ends
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
Money stored in Venmo, other payment apps could be vulnerable, watchdog warns
Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why.
Senate passes GOP bill overturning student loan cancellation plan, Biden expected to veto
A Republican measure overturning President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan has passed the Senate and now awaits an expected veto.
NYC Airbnb hosts fight back against new rules with lawsuit
Airbnb hosts in New York City are suing the city over new regulations and claiming unfair targeting of law-abiding homeowners.
Know any airplane mechanics? Wave of retirements leave some US industries desperate
A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil many employers.
State Farm no longer selling new home insurance policies in California
The move affects casualty and business property insurance, but not auto insurance.
Debt ceiling deal includes new work requirements for SNAP: How they work
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.