Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions

President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.

Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP

Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.

How to find dental financing when dental insurance isn't enough

Dental loans can help you pay for a procedure when the maximum benefit amount on your dental insurance isn’t enough. Learn more about dental financing here.

'Check-washing' scams spreading on Long Island

Authorities on Long Island say they've noticed a major increase in so-called 'check-washing' scams, where thieves steal envelopes with checks inside from mailboxes and forge fake information on them to steal the money.

Biden administration unveils defense of student loan forgiveness plan at Supreme Court

The Biden administration launched its defense of its student loan forgiveness plan before the Supreme Court. Here’s how to lower your student loan monthly payments.

$940M Mega Millions among latest massive jackpots

The lottery prize ranks as the sixth largest in U.S. history, with the drawing set for Friday night. Recently, a player in California won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot.

FTC proposes rule banning noncompete clauses for workers

The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.

Personal loan origination fees: Are they worth the cost?

A personal loan origination fee is paid upfront when you take out a loan. If you’re wondering if origination fees are worth the cost, here’s what you should know.

Secure 2.0 Act will help Americans build emergency savings: Here's how

Beginning in 2024, sponsors of individual account plans can create "emergency savings accounts" that allow employees to make Roth after-tax contributions to special savings account within the retirement plan.

Paying off debt is top priority for many consumers in 2023: survey

Seventy-four percent of respondents said that cost of living increases impacted their spending decisions for 2023. However, 36% said they still planned to prioritize paying off debt.

Secure 2.0 Act: Student loan payments will count toward 401(K) matching contributions

The Secure Act 2.0 will let companies make 401(k) employer matches based on employees’ qualified student loan payments, beginning in 2024. Here’s how to pay down student loan debt quickly.