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.

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.

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.

Mortgage rates push higher with no relief in sight: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending May 2, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says

The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.

What do higher-for-longer interest rates mean for your money?

Americans will be forced to adapt to a new normal where savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers face steeper debt payments on everything from credit cards to mortgages to student loans.

Consumers see higher auto payments in exchange for better borrowing rates

Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.

Many Americans spend more than 30 percent of their take-home pay on a mortgage: survey

Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

More newlyweds opting for a 'mini-moon'– here's why

The need for fun and relaxation after the wedding day is leading more newlyweds to choose shorter getaways as an alternative to traditional honeymoons.