New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.
Social Security just announced a change for millions of beneficiaries
Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to a new Login.gov portal to continue accessing their online account information, as announced by the Social Security Administration.
Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to a new Login.gov portal to continue accessing their online account information, as announced by the Social Security Administration.
IRS issues warning to taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning to taxpayers about a new scam on their radar that could cost you time and money.
The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning to taxpayers about a new scam on their radar that could cost you time and money.
Retirees with $1 million in savings could run out of money faster in these states, study finds
Data from GoBankingRates offered better outlooks for retirees in Southeastern and Midwestern states.
Data from GoBankingRates offered better outlooks for retirees in Southeastern and Midwestern states.
Leasing a car more popular, high-credit consumers choosing to lease more than 30 percent of the time
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.
More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
Some vacationers expect to use credit card for more than $5,000 of summer travel
Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.
Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.
Prepare to pay for your bank accounts, Chase warns customers
Chase’s CEO says customers using free services like checking accounts and wealth-management tools could get charged.
Chase’s CEO says customers using free services like checking accounts and wealth-management tools could get charged.
Energy costs: These are the states paying the most, least
Energy costs are yet another thing eating a portion of consumer wallets, especially for those living in regions experiencing scorching summer temperatures.
Energy costs are yet another thing eating a portion of consumer wallets, especially for those living in regions experiencing scorching summer temperatures.
Less than a third of Americans approve of how Biden has handled student loan debt
Borrowers with student loans find student loan debt forgiveness important, but not all approve of how loans have been handled.
Borrowers with student loans find student loan debt forgiveness important, but not all approve of how loans have been handled.
Many Americans with adjustable-rate mortgage loans about to face higher monthly payments
Homeowners who purchased adjustable-rate mortgages could see their monthly payments soar amid rising housing costs in the U.S.
Homeowners who purchased adjustable-rate mortgages could see their monthly payments soar amid rising housing costs in the U.S.
Here's how much money Americans have to make to feel rich, according to survey
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
Here's how much debt the average consumer has, and where it's the worst
Researchers analyzed credit reports in the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas to show where consumers have the highest balances.
Researchers analyzed credit reports in the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas to show where consumers have the highest balances.
Fathers earned 31% more in annual wages than mothers in 2023, study finds
A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.
A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.
More than 40% of Americans have no clue what a 401k is, survey finds
More than one-third of respondents confessed to not knowing the term “interest” in a financial context.
More than one-third of respondents confessed to not knowing the term “interest” in a financial context.
Medical debt may come off credit reports soon, helping Americans qualify for more financial products
Medical debt often informs lender decisions, so removing these debts from credit reports can help borrowers qualify for more financing.
Medical debt often informs lender decisions, so removing these debts from credit reports can help borrowers qualify for more financing.
More than 1 in 4 US adults have no emergency savings, survey finds
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.
Rhode Island has the highest car accident costs, here are the other states with high costs
Drivers are struggling to deal with high car repair costs, with Rhode Island, Georgia and Connecticut facing the highest costs.
Drivers are struggling to deal with high car repair costs, with Rhode Island, Georgia and Connecticut facing the highest costs.
If you owe the IRS estimated taxes, Monday is the deadline
Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.
Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.
Inflation levels remain unchanged in May, brings 2 percent target into focus
Thanks to stable oil prices and little change in demand, gas prices are continuing to fall.
Thanks to stable oil prices and little change in demand, gas prices are continuing to fall.