The 25 best cities for buyers on a budget: Zillow
For buyers seeking affordability, Zillow's study shows the 25 most affordable areas throughout the country.
Gen Z American details 'struggle to survive' in viral rant: 'I cannot afford to live'
Young American claiming to earn three times the federal minimum wage sounds off on the cost of living.
‘Kitchen appreciation’ fee? Restaurant diners still facing hidden surcharges
Hidden fees at restaurants have become increasingly common for diners in recent years, while restaurants grapple with higher food prices, increased labor costs and more.
Verizon $100M settlement: Deadline looms to submit your claim
Eligible current and former Verizon customers have just a short amount of time left to claim a portion of a $100 million settlement.
High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month
Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.
Retired Americans with student loan debt risk garnishment of Social Security benefits
Democrat lawmakers want the Biden Administration to end the practice of Social Security garnishment to pay off outstanding student loan debt that impacts millions of older Americans.
H&R Block error messages plague filers on tax day
On Tax Day of all days, H&R Block announced technical issues preventing last-minute tax filers from submitting returns.
Tax Day 2024: States with highest and lowest taxes revealed
The tax deadline is on April 15, but what you owe can vary significantly based on the state that you live in.
An ‘adulting crash course’ would appeal to 81% of Americans, survey finds
To build up financial literacy and confidence, 81% said in a new survey that they’d be willing to take a crash course on “adulting.”
The best food deals and freebies on Tax Day 2024
Tax Day brings food deals and freebies, catering to both those celebrating refunds and those seeking solace after paying taxes.
Website spoofs Wisconsin address, victim loses $47K: 'It looked legit'
A woman thousands after making a major purchase online. She thought the seller was in Wisconsin, but the address on the website was spoofed.
Tax Day 2024: Can’t file by April 15? Here’s how to get an extension
Please note: Filing for an extension by April 15 is necessary to avoid potential penalties.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7 percent as inflation ticks back up: Freddie Mac
Due to inflation and rising demand, rates and housing prices are up.
1 in 3 Americans maxing out credit cards because of inflation: survey
The majority of Americans who have maxed out their credit cards said they did it because of price increases from inflation, a recent survey from Debt.com said.
Here are the women being honored on quarters this year
The American Women Quarters Program celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women in the United States.
Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden announces another round of relief under SAVE plan
Another 206,000 student loan borrowers are getting relief from the SAVE plan, the Biden administration said. Here’s what to know.
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.
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.