The Fed is expected to raise its interest rate hikes this year

The Fed is expected to increase its interest rate hikes after recently slowing down the pace. Fed Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate panel that the central bank may keep raising rates in light of stubborn inflation and a growing economy. Here’s how to deal with high-interest debt under any economic condition.

Georgia Senate passes bill to give cash to pregnant women

The Georgia Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that could provide cash to extremely low-income pregnant women in the state, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.

How to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt

If you’re carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt, learn about these potential solutions.

Powell signals increased interest rate hikes if economy stays strong

Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans don't know when Tax Day is, survey finds

The recent survey also found the biggest tax procrastinators by U.S. state. Here’s which western state claimed the top spot.

Georgia Power proposes $2.1-billion rate hike

The proposed increase could raise the average customer’s monthly bill anywhere from $17 to $23 per month.

Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate

Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.

'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary

Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.

Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop

Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.

Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan

The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.