What is FedNow? This new instant payment service could help your paycheck clear faster
FedNow is a new instant payment service launched by the Federal Reserve. Here's how you can use it.
FedNow is a new instant payment service launched by the Federal Reserve. Here's how you can use it.
Drivers protest as MTA holds first congestion pricing meeting
The MTA panel was met with questions about logistics and the practicality of the plan as drivers continue to protest the new plan.
The MTA panel was met with questions about logistics and the practicality of the plan as drivers continue to protest the new plan.
Siena College poll: Long Islanders pessimistic about local economy
Findings from a Siena College Research Institute poll show Long Island consumers are down about their immediate financial future as compared to their neighbors throughout the metro area.
Findings from a Siena College Research Institute poll show Long Island consumers are down about their immediate financial future as compared to their neighbors throughout the metro area.
Walmart offering free financial literacy classes for anyone
Managing money is an essential life skill that many Americans don’t learn growing up, yet alone master.
Managing money is an essential life skill that many Americans don’t learn growing up, yet alone master.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to 5th largest in history
Friday's Mega Millions drawing is now the fifth largest in history.
Friday's Mega Millions drawing is now the fifth largest in history.
Powerball: What you need to know before you play for $1B jackpot
The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and the third largest for Powerball.
The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and the third largest for Powerball.
Student loans: More than half of borrowers say they may miss a payment
Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.
Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.
Princess Diana's iconic sheep sweater up for auction
The playfully patterned wool jumper featuring a single black sheep amid a pattern of white ones headlines Sotheby’s online Fashion Icons sale in September.
The playfully patterned wool jumper featuring a single black sheep amid a pattern of white ones headlines Sotheby’s online Fashion Icons sale in September.
Retirement account balances rise despite economic turmoil: Fidelity
401(k), IRA and 403(b) plan balances increased for the second straight quarter in Q1 2023, Fidelity Investments reported.
401(k), IRA and 403(b) plan balances increased for the second straight quarter in Q1 2023, Fidelity Investments reported.
Powerball prize grows to $900 million
There was no big winner in Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
There was no big winner in Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
Seniors scammed out of $1B in crypto scams in 2022, new data shows
A growing number of seniors are falling victim to cryptocurrency scams, according to new data by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
A growing number of seniors are falling victim to cryptocurrency scams, according to new data by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Loan delinquencies could be early sign of economic trouble: report
The troubling rise in delinquency comes amid heightened fears over a recession, with higher rates and increased price of goods putting strain on household budgets across the country.
The troubling rise in delinquency comes amid heightened fears over a recession, with higher rates and increased price of goods putting strain on household budgets across the country.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $640 million, seventh highest in game’s history
There was no big winner in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing.
There was no big winner in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
Student loan scam attempts likely to rise after SCOTUS decision: FTC
Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.
Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.
Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
US inflation believed to have slowed in June in sign of easing price pressures
Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.
Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.
Bank of America to pay $100M to customers over fees, opening accounts without consent
Are you a Bank of America customer? The bank has been ordered to pay $100 million to customers for several offenses, plus millions more in penalties.
Are you a Bank of America customer? The bank has been ordered to pay $100 million to customers for several offenses, plus millions more in penalties.
Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan for borrowers making less than 125K
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.