Cities where Americans are under the most financial stress
WalletHub ranked 100 cities to determine which was populated with residents experiencing the highest levels of financial stress.
Gas prices rise as drivers hit the road for spring break: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.31 per gallon.
Some Americans will receive a second Social Security check this week – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will receive two checks this week.
Tax Scammers and AI: Are You at Risk?
5 Simple Steps to Protect Your Tax Refund from scammers using AI
Credit card interest rates predicted to fall, but debt remains high
Credit card debt and consumer debt as a whole is growing, but interest rates are predicted to drop this year.
Many drivers spending over 30 percent of their monthly income on auto loans, car insurance costs also rising
With rising insurance costs and auto loan costs, drivers are struggling to keep up with payments.
Child tax credit expansion: Don’t wait to file, IRS says
If the child tax credit expansion bill passes the Senate, and you’ve already filed your taxes for 2023, the IRS can recalculate your taxes to see if you’re eligible for a larger refund after the fact.
46 percent of retirees have no plan if savings run out, nearly quarter of Gen Z doesn’t expect to retire
Almost half of retirees worry their money won't outlive them, and some generations worry about ever having enough to retire.
Some student loan forgiveness programs are set to end this year – here’s what to do if this affects you
The Fresh Start, on-ramp and IDR repayment adjustments are all ending their enrollment periods this year.
Students may qualify for a financial aid refund from their college under new Education Department proposal
With FAFSA errors and rising education costs, the return of unused financial aid may be a welcome relief to students.
After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
Tooth fairy payouts plummet 1st time in 5 years, dental poll finds
Delta Dental surveyed 1,000 parents of children between 6 and 12 and found that inflation is hurting tooth fairy payouts.
Drivers want embedded insurance options when they buy a car: survey
More drivers want to know their total cost of car ownership before they drive off the lot and many want the option of embedded insurance at the dealership, a recent Polly survey said.
Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE
The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.
No relief for seniors as big drop forecasted for Social Security COLA
Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.
Nearly 40% of Americans say they are behind on monthly bills: survey
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
Chase customers sue bank over 'predatory' fees on bounced checks
The customers say the fees are “junk fees” and the actions by the bank are “predatory.”
Student loan borrowers facing financial hardship may qualify for Biden’s new round of debt relief
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
Poll: Most Americans feel they overpay on their taxes
A majority of U.S. taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return.
Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.