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.
Social Security check may be bigger next year. Here's why
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Most common hidden ‘junk fees’ and how much they cost you
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
IRS warns thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution for filing false returns
The IRS warned on Tuesday that thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution if they filed false tax returns for high refunds.
The IRS warned on Tuesday that thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution if they filed false tax returns for high refunds.
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
Meme stocks like GameStop are once again in the news, and here's why
It looks like 2021 all over again recently, as a 'meme stocks' like GameStop and AMC saw sudden and rather drastic share price increases. Here's what to know about meme stocks, and what's behind this latest rally.
It looks like 2021 all over again recently, as a 'meme stocks' like GameStop and AMC saw sudden and rather drastic share price increases. Here's what to know about meme stocks, and what's behind this latest rally.
New vehicles are becoming more affordable as vehicle loan interest rates decline
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
Most baby boomers heading toward retirement have little saved: study
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Middle schoolers get taste of stock market, investing through financial literacy class
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping his students learn about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping his students learn about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.
What is ‘ghost debt’? Buy now, pay later plans more popular than ever
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as “ghost debt” or “phantom debt” – stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as “ghost debt” or “phantom debt” – stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
US regulators investigate credit card rewards 'bait and switch' schemes
U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.
U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.