More than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, survey says

Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.

GDP growth for Q2 dips on second estimate

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.

Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey

Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.

IRS announces changes impacting catch-up contributions

Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on a pretax basis through 2025.

These states will get a bigger slice of Biden's $39 billion student loan forgiveness pie

Borrowers in states with the highest borrowing rates are set to get the biggest share of Biden's student loan forgiveness under the new income-driven repayment plans.

Gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend: AAA

The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.

Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey

Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.

Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?

After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.

Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says

The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.

Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.

Student loans: More than half of borrowers say they may miss a payment

Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.

Loan delinquencies could be early sign of economic trouble: report

The troubling rise in delinquency comes amid heightened fears over a recession, with higher rates and increased price of goods putting strain on household budgets across the country.

Student loan scam attempts likely to rise after SCOTUS decision: FTC

Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.

Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey

More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.

Biden administration announces SAVE plan after SCOTUS student loan decision

The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.