Biden announces a fresh round of $7.5 billion in student loans canceled

The latest round of cancellations targets $7.4 billion of student loans for 277,000 borrowers, the Department of Education said in a statement.

Caitlin Clark nearing 8-figure deal with Nike which includes signature shoe: Report

Caitlin Clark's college deal with Nike expired at the conclusion of the women's college basketball season last week. But the show brand apparently did not want to let her go.

Supreme Court makes it easier to sue employers for job transfers

Workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will can now more easily sue their employers for job discrimination, even when they are not demoted or docked pay.

Red Lobster reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy

Red Lobster is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy to relieve financial pressures that have weighed on the company.

Your Social Security COLA increase could be bigger than expected next year

Social Security recipients are on track to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year that is bigger than previously expected after inflation accelerated for the third month in a row.

Many student loan borrowers missing opportunity to find debt relief in SAVE plan: survey

Roughly 3 in 4 borrowers who make $75,000 or less annually and would benefit from the SAVE plan are not currently enrolled in the plan, a recent Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) survey said.

The 25 best cities for buyers on a budget: Zillow

For buyers seeking affordability, Zillow's study shows the 25 most affordable areas throughout the country.

‘Kitchen appreciation’ fee? Restaurant diners still facing hidden surcharges

Hidden fees at restaurants have become increasingly common for diners in recent years, while restaurants grapple with higher food prices, increased labor costs and more.

Verizon $100M settlement: Deadline looms to submit your claim

Eligible current and former Verizon customers have just a short amount of time left to claim a portion of a $100 million settlement.

High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month

Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.

Retired Americans with student loan debt risk garnishment of Social Security benefits

Democrat lawmakers want the Biden Administration to end the practice of Social Security garnishment to pay off outstanding student loan debt that impacts millions of older Americans.

Tax Day 2024: States with highest and lowest taxes revealed

The tax deadline is on April 15, but what you owe can vary significantly based on the state that you live in.

Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed data

All stages of credit card delinquency — 30, 60 and 90 days past due — rose during the fourth quarter of 2023 to the highest level since 2012, when the Fed began tracking the data.

1 in 3 Americans maxing out credit cards because of inflation: survey

The majority of Americans who have maxed out their credit cards said they did it because of price increases from inflation, a recent survey from Debt.com said.

Gas, housing and car insurance costs soar, fueling inflation in March

Shelter, gas and car insurance costs weighed heavily on consumer expenses, contributing to over half of the monthly increase in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).