Doom spending: What it is and how to avoid it
It's another social media trend that you may want to avoid. “Doom spending” involves more impulsive spending as a result of economic uncertainty.
It's another social media trend that you may want to avoid. “Doom spending” involves more impulsive spending as a result of economic uncertainty.
Map: Here's the best month to list your home based on where you live
Listing your home at a certain time of year may boost your sale price, but it largely depends on where you live – and the data comes with a caveat.
Listing your home at a certain time of year may boost your sale price, but it largely depends on where you live – and the data comes with a caveat.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when checks go out
Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.
Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.
Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Nearly 2 in 3 Americans say money in their bank accounts not up with inflation, survey says
A new WalletHub survey reveals how Americans feel about their banks in 2025, from inflation concerns to what matters most when choosing an account.
A new WalletHub survey reveals how Americans feel about their banks in 2025, from inflation concerns to what matters most when choosing an account.
97% of retirement-age Americans are in debt, report finds: Here's how much
A new study shows that most retirement-age Americans carry nonmortgage debt, with Texas and Florida metros facing the highest debt levels.
A new study shows that most retirement-age Americans carry nonmortgage debt, with Texas and Florida metros facing the highest debt levels.
Junior Achievement’s BizTown helps students learn finances, civics
BizTown, a Junior Achievement of Wisconsin program, shows kids what it is like to work at or run a business. There's a civics lesson, too.
BizTown, a Junior Achievement of Wisconsin program, shows kids what it is like to work at or run a business. There's a civics lesson, too.
Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Here's the most popular financial goal for next year — and tips for success
Paying down debt tops the list of financial goals for 2025. Here’s how Americans are planning to tackle it, based on expert insights.
Paying down debt tops the list of financial goals for 2025. Here’s how Americans are planning to tackle it, based on expert insights.
Here are the cities with the least sustainable credit card debts
Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.
Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.
Many consumers stay with their banks for years unless persuaded by other bank incentives
AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.
AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.
How much you need to make to afford a single-family home in most US cities
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
IRS increases 401(k), other retirement plan contribution limits for 2025
The IRS has updated its eligibility thresholds and contribution limits for 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts.
The IRS has updated its eligibility thresholds and contribution limits for 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts.