November inflation rises at the slowest rate this year, beating expectations

Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.

Club sports cost parents retirement savings, study says

A recent LendingTree study shows that 59-percent of parents say their child’s pay-to-play sport causes financial strains. Eleven-percent of parents go into debt for it.

Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.

Mortgage rates to stay high in 2023: Freddie Mac

High mortgage rates and home prices are creating a weak housing market. Here’s how to lower your rate and monthly payments.

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

Credit card balances hit record high amid inflation: TransUnion

Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.

What is the first-time homebuyer tax credit and how does it work?

The new version of the first-time homebuyer tax credit hasn’t passed Congress yet, but there are some tax credits homeowners can take advantage of today.

Jim Ellis, founder of Atlanta automotive dynasty, dies at 90

James "Jim" Wesley Ellis Jr., who would build from a single car dealership into a 20-dealership family dynasty in Atlanta, has died. He was 90.

Millions of borrowers mistakenly told they were approved for student loan relief

Millions of borrowers received erroneous emails notifying them they were approved for Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Here’s what to do if you don’t qualify.

Major retail brands threaten to close stores over rampant retail theft

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the big box retailer could close some of its stores if thefts continue to plague those locations.

Spending on auto insurance is up: Here's how drivers are saving money

Americans spent an average of $1,705 on auto insurance in 2022, up 4% from 2021 and 17% from 2020, a recent Insurify study said.

Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt buying holiday gifts

Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt during the holidays this year. Here’s how to pay down your holiday debt quickly.

Hyundai, SK building new battery plant to Bartow County, bringing 3,500 new jobs

A new Hyundai and SK electric vehicle battery plant will bring at least $4 billion in investment and over 3,500 new jobs and is one of the largest economic development projects in Georgia history.