Gas and oil prices are on the rise as warm weather brings more demand
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
House passes $78 billion tax bill expanding the child tax credit, its fate in the Senate remains to be seen
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
Most parents of adult kids are giving them financial help, study shows
“Among parents who say they helped their children financially in the past year, 36% say doing so has hurt their personal financial situation at least some," Pew writes.
“Among parents who say they helped their children financially in the past year, 36% say doing so has hurt their personal financial situation at least some," Pew writes.
Your tax refund could be bigger this year – here's why
Americans might get a fatter tax refund this year. Here's why.
Americans might get a fatter tax refund this year. Here's why.
2023 was the hottest year on record, driving up utility costs and homeowners insurance prices
Inflation and climate change lend to higher homeowners insurance rates, causing some homeowners to consider moving.
Inflation and climate change lend to higher homeowners insurance rates, causing some homeowners to consider moving.
FAFSA inflation fix scheduled for mid-March, delays award notification until spring
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.
12 states qualify for the IRS Direct File pilot program: Is yours one of them?
On top of a new IRS tax filing system, an adjustment to the child tax credit may qualify families for higher credits.
On top of a new IRS tax filing system, an adjustment to the child tax credit may qualify families for higher credits.
Social inflation causing insurance rates to jump, no end in sight for rising premiums in 2024
Insurance rates are rising for customers as insurers struggle to deal with claim payouts.
Insurance rates are rising for customers as insurers struggle to deal with claim payouts.
U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Gas prices increase in synch with oil costs and growing demand
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
Borrowers meet challenges as student loans resume and servicers struggle to handle new payments
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
House approves Child Tax Credit expansion; here's what that means for you
The Child Tax Credit, in part, would boost the amount of credit as a tax refund, providing financial relief to millions of families.
The Child Tax Credit, in part, would boost the amount of credit as a tax refund, providing financial relief to millions of families.
Trump-era tax cuts poised to expire soon, meaning you could face steeper taxes
The expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Dec. 31, 2025, will essentially mean that many Americans will be forced to pay anywhere between 1% to 4% more in taxes unless certain provisions are extended or made permanent.
The expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Dec. 31, 2025, will essentially mean that many Americans will be forced to pay anywhere between 1% to 4% more in taxes unless certain provisions are extended or made permanent.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
IRS launches its free-filing pilot program in 12 US states
With tax season kicking off Monday, the IRS is rolling out a new online option for filing your 2023 returns. Here's how it works.
With tax season kicking off Monday, the IRS is rolling out a new online option for filing your 2023 returns. Here's how it works.
Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA
Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.
Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.