Here's the most popular financial goal for next year — and tips for success
Paying down debt tops the list of financial goals for 2025. Here’s how Americans are planning to tackle it, based on expert insights.
Paying down debt tops the list of financial goals for 2025. Here’s how Americans are planning to tackle it, based on expert insights.
Social Security: Senate begins final push to expand benefits for millions
The process for a final vote on the Social Security Fairness Act began on Thursday.
The process for a final vote on the Social Security Fairness Act began on Thursday.
Here are the cities with the least sustainable credit card debts
Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.
Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.
These states have the most people in financial distress, based on credit scores, bankruptcy filings and more
Finances can be stressful for many but residents in these states are affected by this at a higher rate, and here’s where your area ranks.
Finances can be stressful for many but residents in these states are affected by this at a higher rate, and here’s where your area ranks.
Year-end tax moves that can help people save money
2025 will be here before you know it, and time is running out to get your taxes in order. FOX 10's Ty Brennan sat down with Certified Public Accountant Sheron Lechter to go over some tips that can save people money.
2025 will be here before you know it, and time is running out to get your taxes in order. FOX 10's Ty Brennan sat down with Certified Public Accountant Sheron Lechter to go over some tips that can save people money.
Many consumers stay with their banks for years unless persuaded by other bank incentives
AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.
AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.
BBB reports big increase in scam cases
Scammers are making the most of the online shopping boom, especially during the holidays. According to the Better Business Bureau, there was a 125% increase in scam cases, when compared to 2023. Reporter Sarah Alegre has more.
Scammers are making the most of the online shopping boom, especially during the holidays. According to the Better Business Bureau, there was a 125% increase in scam cases, when compared to 2023. Reporter Sarah Alegre has more.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans fear Social Security won't be available when they retire, poll finds
A new survey reveals widespread concerns among Americans about the future of Social Security benefits as the program faces potential funding shortfalls.
A new survey reveals widespread concerns among Americans about the future of Social Security benefits as the program faces potential funding shortfalls.
Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
How much you need to make to afford a single-family home in most US cities
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
IRS increases 401(k), other retirement plan contribution limits for 2025
The IRS has updated its eligibility thresholds and contribution limits for 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts.
The IRS has updated its eligibility thresholds and contribution limits for 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts.
New rules could make it easier to switch banks
A new banking rule would make it easier to switch banks or lenders, but it’s already facing pushback from the financial industry.
A new banking rule would make it easier to switch banks or lenders, but it’s already facing pushback from the financial industry.
Inflation gauge falls to lowest level in 3 1/2 years
Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.
Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.
Infant care costs roughly 10% of a family's annual income in nearly all states, study finds
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
Tax changes for 2025 l FOX 10 Talks
Syleste Rodriguez is joined by Alison Stine of Stine Wealth Management to discuss tax changes for 2025. Plus... Ron Hoon and Richard Saenz give out their football picks for this weekend.
Syleste Rodriguez is joined by Alison Stine of Stine Wealth Management to discuss tax changes for 2025. Plus... Ron Hoon and Richard Saenz give out their football picks for this weekend.
Social Security: Here's how far the average check goes in 50 largest US cities, according to study
Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits and depending on where you live, the check might stretch a little more for expenses based on findings from a recent study.
Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits and depending on where you live, the check might stretch a little more for expenses based on findings from a recent study.
Social Security: It'll be harder to qualify for retirement benefits starting in 2025 — what to know
It will become slightly harder to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement next year amid a change related to the value of a work "credit."
It will become slightly harder to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement next year amid a change related to the value of a work "credit."
Biden administration forgives $4.5 million in student debt for 60,000 borrowers
The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.
The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.