Gas prices to keep dropping as motorists plan Fourth of July road trips: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas was $3.48, a significant eight-cent dip from the previous week.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas was $3.48, a significant eight-cent dip from the previous week.
22% of retirement-age Americans are still working; these states have the most
Despite the number of Americans who are 65 and older decreasing from 2022 to 2024, it’s still double what it used to be almost 40 years ago.
Despite the number of Americans who are 65 and older decreasing from 2022 to 2024, it’s still double what it used to be almost 40 years ago.
Unemployment increased just slightly despite the US adding 272,000 jobs
Over 270,000 jobs were added in May, yet the unemployment rate still rose, fueling economic concerns.
Over 270,000 jobs were added in May, yet the unemployment rate still rose, fueling economic concerns.
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
States with highest, lowest personal incomes in 2024, according to WalletHub
The personal finance website WalletHub has released its list of states where people have the highest income in 2024.
The personal finance website WalletHub has released its list of states where people have the highest income in 2024.
The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.
Gas prices dropped by more than they have all year as after-holiday demand dips
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Social Security recipients will get one less payment in June – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June.
Here's why some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June.
IRS’ free Direct File program to become permanent, expand to more states
The IRS’ Direct FIle, a free online tool that allows taxpayers to file directly to the agency, will expand starting in the 2025 tax season.
The IRS’ Direct FIle, a free online tool that allows taxpayers to file directly to the agency, will expand starting in the 2025 tax season.
Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.
Home insurance rates have surged nearly 40% since 2019 – but they're rising fastest in these states
Rising home insurance premiums are the latest squeeze on homeownership.
Rising home insurance premiums are the latest squeeze on homeownership.
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Program helps military members, veterans get out of debt
After serving our country, many veterans end up fighting debt in the form of credit cards, auto loans, medical bills, or student loans. Now, there's a free resource to help military members and veterans with that issue.
After serving our country, many veterans end up fighting debt in the form of credit cards, auto loans, medical bills, or student loans. Now, there's a free resource to help military members and veterans with that issue.
This is the staggering amount homeowners spend on costs besides their mortgage
Some 28% of homeowners said they've considered going back to renting.
Some 28% of homeowners said they've considered going back to renting.
McDonald's menu hikes: McDouble up 168%, McChicken 200% in 10 years
McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.
McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.
Retirement account balances hit highest level since 2021; how does yours compare?
A new analysis by Fidelity Investments found Americans' retirement account balances are the highest they have been in more than two years, thanks to two key factors.
A new analysis by Fidelity Investments found Americans' retirement account balances are the highest they have been in more than two years, thanks to two key factors.
15 million Americans still harmed by medical debt despite credit agencies' changes
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
Finance expert sounds alarm over 'spaving' trend: An old 'trap' with a new name hitting your wallet
'Spaving' comes in many forms, like 'buy one, get one' deals.
'Spaving' comes in many forms, like 'buy one, get one' deals.
A large percentage of first-generation students have been impacted by FAFSA challenges
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
Texas judge stops Biden Administration rule that caps credit card late fees at $8
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.