$44.5 million in federal funding going toward rural communities to improve higher education access
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Seniors say 2024 Social Security payment increase not enough to keep up with inflation: survey
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
More Americans are racking up credit card debt
A new report shows that nearly half of Americans have carried credit card debt for more than a year.
U.S. employers added 216,000 in December and wage growth solid too
December's job growth was seen across several industries, including government, health care, social assistance and construction jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas prices dip as holiday season ends: AAA
The national average for a gallon of gas edged down slightly this week. Pump prices have declined due to weak gas demand and an uptick in supply.
Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
Only half of U.S. credit card consumers believe they can pay off their December balance in full, survey finds
As we kick off 2024, a recent LendingTree survey reveals cardholders are dreading the reality of paying their monthly statement balance.
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise, mainly due to increase in natural disasters
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise across the country, with climate change being a contributing factor.
FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
Here's how you can make your 2024 financial goals a reality
Higher living costs are why Americans think it will be more challenging to meet financial goals next year, but many are taking steps to make sure they don't miss the mark, a recent survey said.
These are the 5 states with the highest and lowest student loan debt balances
The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.
RXBAR offers cash reward for customers willing to move their couch for New Year's challenge
RXBAR says the contest winner can also get a year's supply of protein bars.
Powerball: Winning $842M jackpot ticket sold in Michigan
The winning ticket as part of the Powerball's $842 million jackpot was sold in Michigan, according to lottery officials.
Milwaukee city, county sales tax increase; what to expect in 2024
Milwaukee's new city sales tax and Milwaukee County's sales tax increase take effect Jan. 1, 2024. Here is what shoppers can prepare for and expect.
US national debt nears $34 trillion; majority of voters say economy is in bad shape
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
Powerball jackpot: New year kicks off with $810 million prize on the line
The prize is now the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and 10th-largest U.S. lottery jackpot.
U.S. Bank sending nearly $6 million to consumers for freezing access to unemployment benefits during COVID-19
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
These states had Powerball jackpot winners in 2023
The Powerball jackpot for Dec. 30 – the last Powerball drawing of 2023 – is $760 million.
Need a 2024 side hustle? Here are the most in-demand, according to Fiverr
Picking up a second job to make ends meet or achieve financial goals has become more common as high inflation continues to take a toll on Americans.
Student loan borrowers struggle to keep up with monthly payments: study
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.