Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
This is the staggering amount homeowners spend on costs besides their mortgage
Some 28% of homeowners said they've considered going back to renting.
Some 28% of homeowners said they've considered going back to renting.
Tips to save money while dining out
Love to eat out with friends, but hate over-spending? Finance Professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips to help avoid breaking the bank when dining out.
Love to eat out with friends, but hate over-spending? Finance Professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips to help avoid breaking the bank when dining out.
Tips to save money while dining out
Finance Professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips to help you save money when you eat out.
Finance Professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips to help you save money when you eat out.
McDonald's menu hikes: McDouble up 168%, McChicken 200% in 10 years
McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.
McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.
15 million Americans still harmed by medical debt despite credit agencies' changes
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
Breaking down 'spaving,' does saving money by spending it work?
It's called ‘spaving’ - spending money to save money, and is the latest financial trend spreading across social media, but does it work?
It's called ‘spaving’ - spending money to save money, and is the latest financial trend spreading across social media, but does it work?
Avoiding the pitfalls of 'spaving'
Finance Professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about 'spending money to save money," aka 'spaving' and how to avoid it.
Finance Professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about 'spending money to save money," aka 'spaving' and how to avoid it.
A large percentage of first-generation students have been impacted by FAFSA challenges
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
Texas judge stops Biden Administration rule that caps credit card late fees at $8
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.
Social Security check may be bigger next year. Here's why
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Most common hidden ‘junk fees’ and how much they cost you
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
New vehicles are becoming more affordable as vehicle loan interest rates decline
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
Most baby boomers heading toward retirement have little saved: study
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Car finance advice: when to fix it up, when to ditch it
We’re all holding onto our cars a bit longer; the average age of a vehicle is at a record high 12.5 years! University of San Diego finance professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp live to explain.
We’re all holding onto our cars a bit longer; the average age of a vehicle is at a record high 12.5 years! University of San Diego finance professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp live to explain.
More Americans to qualify for Social Security under new SNAP rule
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
Social Security fund gains extra year of solvency – benefits will begin to be reduced in 2035
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.
Nearly half of all homeowners concerned weather-related events will raise their homeowners insurance rates
Weather-related events in states like Texas, Colorado and Arizona are causing double-digit rate hikes for homeowners.
Weather-related events in states like Texas, Colorado and Arizona are causing double-digit rate hikes for homeowners.
There are now 550 US cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.