Gas, housing and car insurance costs soar, fueling inflation in March
Shelter, gas and car insurance costs weighed heavily on consumer expenses, contributing to over half of the monthly increase in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
President Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plans that could benefit 23 million Americans
23 million borrowers could see accrued interest removed from their bills, and millions more could see partial or total forgiveness under Biden's new plan.
'Subscription creep': How much it's costing you and how to stop it
Managing the array of consumer options can be daunting as expenses grow, especially when subscriptions are forgotten; here are strategies to track surplus subscriptions.
How does your savings account compare to the average American?
The amount of money in your savings may vary depending on your income, lifestyle, monthly costs and other life factors.
March inflation breakdown: What prices are rising the fastest?
Here is a breakdown of where Americans are seeing prices rising and falling the fastest as they continue to wrestle with sticker shock.
New construction remains popular as existing home listings continue to lag
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
A top goal of Americans is to buy a new car, build emergency savings: study
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
Is now the best time to buy a used car? Experts weigh in on post-pandemic pricing trends
“Buying a used car today is better than it has been in nearly four years," one expert says, but there are still some key things to know.
'Strikeouts for Custard:' Culver’s, Brewers team up for 2024 season
The Milwaukee Brewers and Culver’s have teamed up in 2024 to bring fans a new “Strikeouts for Custard” offer.
Students of all political views believe government should help with student loan debt
Students dealing with high student loan debt want government support, no matter their political affiliation.
Homes listed in June often sell for more than usual, a Zillow study reveals
June is one of the best months for home sellers who often sell their homes for 2.3% more than in other months.
America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion
Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.
Waterford business theft; catalytic converters stolen
A Waterford small business shared video of a thief who recently came with a saw and left with two catalytic converters from a delivery truck.
Chase to allow advertisers to target bank customers based on their purchasing history
Chase is launching a new unit allowing marketers to promote deals and discounts to consumers based on what they typically buy.
Milwaukee Master Lock plant closed; Amani neighborhood impacted
Master Lock ended operations and closed its Milwaukee plant after more than 100 years. Hundreds of jobs moved out of the city, and people in the Amani neighborhood say the closure had an impact.
Social Security Administration announces new measures to deal with overpayments
Major changes to how the Social Security Administration handles overpayments were announced recently
Walmart settlement: Retailer could owe you up to $500 – how to file a claim
A Walmart settlement over certain sold-by-weight foods means some customers could be owed money, but time is running out to file a claim.
Sturtevant restaurant Facebook; owners say former employee took over
A Sturtevant business owner said someone is claiming to be the restaurant on Facebook.
Republican states file suit to stop Biden's SAVE student loan repayment plan
The Kansas-led lawsuit seeks to halt the SAVE plan immediately, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education has no authority to alter student loan repayment plans, essentially canceling more than $156 million in student loan debt.
Forbes’ billionaires list 2024: More of them than ever, and US has the most
Forbes’ billionaires list 2024 includes several famous faces from the United States.