Gas prices increase as OPEC cuts oil production

After OPEC announced it intends to decrease production starting in May, gas prices increased, according to AAA’s latest gas prices report.

Rising egg prices leave some New Yorkers skipping holiday traditions

According to reports, the average price of a dozen eggs is more than double compared to this time last year, leaving some consumers cutting back on using them in Easter or Passover celebrations.

NYC owed over $1b in unpaid parking, speeding fines: Report

According to the New York City Independent Budget Office, the total amount of unpaid fines and charges owned to the city from 2017 through 2022 is over $2.1B.

Most Americans don’t know these financial solutions could help lower their tax burden: survey

Only 2% of Americans can correctly identify financial solutions with tax advantages, despite one in three saying they prioritize investments that would help them pay less in taxes either now or in the future, a recent Lincoln Financial Group survey said.

These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails

With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.

Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.

Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.

Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules

Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Apple Pay Later launches after a six-month delay

Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.

LIPA unveils new time-of-day rates for customers

Beginning in February 2024, customers can choose between a flat rate of about 25 cents per kilowatt-hour or a time-of-use plan that fluctuates based on the time of day.

Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed

During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.

Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report

Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.

Congress to grill top regulators over bank collapses

Two congressional committees are set to begin hearings on the recent collapse of two major banks.