97% of retirement-age Americans are in debt, report finds: Here's how much
A new study shows that most retirement-age Americans carry nonmortgage debt, with Texas and Florida metros facing the highest debt levels.
A new study shows that most retirement-age Americans carry nonmortgage debt, with Texas and Florida metros facing the highest debt levels.
Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Financial growth starts now: 5 resolutions for 2025
Financial stability and growth are essential to live a happier, healthier, and better life, though it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some simple, yet impactful resolutions you can make to achieve financial success in 2025.
Financial stability and growth are essential to live a happier, healthier, and better life, though it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some simple, yet impactful resolutions you can make to achieve financial success in 2025.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tax extension deadline on Oct. 15: What to know about filing late returns
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
Inflation sees the lowest annual rise since 2021
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
Private student loan interest rates rise for 5-year terms and dip for 10-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.