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).
President Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plans that could benefit 23 million Americans
23 million borrowers could see accrued interest removed from their bills, and millions more could see partial or total forgiveness under Biden's new plan.
'Subscription creep': How much it's costing you and how to stop it
Managing the array of consumer options can be daunting as expenses grow, especially when subscriptions are forgotten; here are strategies to track surplus subscriptions.
How does your savings account compare to the average American?
The amount of money in your savings may vary depending on your income, lifestyle, monthly costs and other life factors.
March inflation breakdown: What prices are rising the fastest?
Here is a breakdown of where Americans are seeing prices rising and falling the fastest as they continue to wrestle with sticker shock.
New construction remains popular as existing home listings continue to lag
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
A top goal of Americans is to buy a new car, build emergency savings: study
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
Is now the best time to buy a used car? Experts weigh in on post-pandemic pricing trends
“Buying a used car today is better than it has been in nearly four years," one expert says, but there are still some key things to know.
Students of all political views believe government should help with student loan debt
Students dealing with high student loan debt want government support, no matter their political affiliation.
Homes listed in June often sell for more than usual, a Zillow study reveals
June is one of the best months for home sellers who often sell their homes for 2.3% more than in other months.
America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion
Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.
Social Security Administration announces new measures to deal with overpayments
Major changes to how the Social Security Administration handles overpayments were announced recently
Republican states file suit to stop Biden's SAVE student loan repayment plan
The Kansas-led lawsuit seeks to halt the SAVE plan immediately, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education has no authority to alter student loan repayment plans, essentially canceling more than $156 million in student loan debt.
$40 billion of COVID-19 aid unlocked to build affordable housing
Treasury is relaxing access to COVID-19 aid to build affordable housing and expand eligibility for homes.
3 in 4 Americans think tipping has gotten out of control, survey finds
Most Americans are getting tired of tipping and admit they only do it because they feel like they have to, according to a recent survey by WalletHub.
Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Final fourth quarter GDP revised upwards as consumer spending rises
The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.
High homeowners insurance rates scaring away Florida homebuyers, other states face the same issue
Florida has the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country, closely followed by Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas.
January home prices show steady annual gain, but month-to-month comparison tells another tale: Case-Shiller
Home prices nationwide now stand 6% above their level this time last year and up from a 5.6% rise last month, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.