Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
Many underestimate their monthly subscription costs by at least $100, survey finds
On average, people misjudged their monthly subscription costs by $133, which is nearly $1,600 a year, according to a recent survey.
On average, people misjudged their monthly subscription costs by $133, which is nearly $1,600 a year, according to a recent survey.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Credit Karma ordered to pay $3M for ‘tricking’ consumers with pre-approved offers
The FTC said Credit Karma wasted consumers’ time and hurt their credit scores when they applied for offers they weren’t actually pre-approved for.
The FTC said Credit Karma wasted consumers’ time and hurt their credit scores when they applied for offers they weren’t actually pre-approved for.
This is how much money you need for a funeral in the US
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
US hiring slowed in August as employers face high inflation, sluggish spending
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off workers in attempt to reverse losses
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
This is how much money you need for a wedding in 2022
Planning a wedding? Here’s the average cost in the U.S., the average costs by category, and what couples are most willing to splurge on for their big day.
Planning a wedding? Here’s the average cost in the U.S., the average costs by category, and what couples are most willing to splurge on for their big day.
Nationwide SNAP, EBT outage left millions unable to make payments at stores, some systems restored
A nationwide outage was reported on Sunday with SNAP, leaving more than a million people without the ability to use their EBT cards to make payments at retail stores.
A nationwide outage was reported on Sunday with SNAP, leaving more than a million people without the ability to use their EBT cards to make payments at retail stores.
More than 20 million US households are behind on utility bills
Experts warn mass shutoffs are coming.
Experts warn mass shutoffs are coming.
What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
Winner of Mega Millions billion-dollar jackpot has yet to claim prize
A month is a long time to sit on $1.3 billion.
A month is a long time to sit on $1.3 billion.
This is how much money you need to raise a child in the US
The basic costs for raising a child in the U.S. equal about $20,152 annually, according to 2021 data.
The basic costs for raising a child in the U.S. equal about $20,152 annually, according to 2021 data.
Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
Student loan forgiveness; Wisconsinites' reviews mixed
President Joe Biden announced his student loan forgiveness plan, with more details in the coming weeks, and borrowers across Wisconsin would qualify.
President Joe Biden announced his student loan forgiveness plan, with more details in the coming weeks, and borrowers across Wisconsin would qualify.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
US will send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
The new military aid to Ukraine will enable forces there to fight for years to come.
The new military aid to Ukraine will enable forces there to fight for years to come.