Americans owe record $1.3 trillion in credit card debt

Credit card debt has reached record levels in the U.S., a troubling sign that consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to cover everyday costs.

Top US cities where Americans are adding the most debt

Americans are increasingly turning to their credit cards to cover expenses nationwide. However, some U.S. cities are accumulating new debt at a faster pace than others, according to a new report.

Parents rely heavily on borrowing to pay for college costs: survey

Roughly 42% of families said they planned to rely on federal student loans, and 16% said they would use private loans to pay for college, according to a recent survey.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.