Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports owners accused of operating $112 million Ponzi scheme
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks: What to know
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
More Americans think US companies benefit from legal immigration, poll finds
While more people think there are advantages of immigrants coming to the U.S. legally to contribute to the economy, others still oppose illegal immigration, according to a recent poll.
While more people think there are advantages of immigrants coming to the U.S. legally to contribute to the economy, others still oppose illegal immigration, according to a recent poll.
FOX6 Cents: Banking the unbanked
It?s safe to say Constance Alberts? pen is mightier than the sword in her fight to help the unbanked. She?s putting her group's message right at your fingertips ? right on the group?s pens and online.
It?s safe to say Constance Alberts? pen is mightier than the sword in her fight to help the unbanked. She?s putting her group's message right at your fingertips ? right on the group?s pens and online.
FOX6 Cents: Milwaukee group helps the 'unbanked'
It’s safe to say Constance Alberts’ pen is mightier than the sword in her fight to help the unbanked. She’s putting her group's message right at your fingertips.
It’s safe to say Constance Alberts’ pen is mightier than the sword in her fight to help the unbanked. She’s putting her group's message right at your fingertips.
Fed cuts key interest rate, signals two more this year
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
Americans value college less than ever, but here’s what salary data says
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you
The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.
The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.
Charlie Kirk’s podcast hits No 1 while book sales soar after his assassination
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Job scams on the rise as layoffs surge in US: How to protect yourself
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected to rise in 2026
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Philadelphia is no longer the 'poorest big city in the US,' but who took the top spot?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
JPMorgan processed over $1B for Jeffrey Epstein despite internal concerns over sex offender status: report
Bank compliance officials flagged suspicious activity years before Jeffrey Epstein was dropped as a client, according to the report.
Bank compliance officials flagged suspicious activity years before Jeffrey Epstein was dropped as a client, according to the report.
Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
ATM fees hit record high again; see the worst cities
New data reveals that ATM fees hit a record high in 2025, with this city topping the list.
New data reveals that ATM fees hit a record high in 2025, with this city topping the list.
Meet the world’s richest man (Hint: It’s not Elon Musk)
The world has a new richest person after a stunning stock market surge reshaped the billionaire rankings.
The world has a new richest person after a stunning stock market surge reshaped the billionaire rankings.
Most Americans believe personal choices keep people in poverty, poll finds
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
These states are the worst at budgeting, survey finds
WalletHub is out with a new report showing the states with the best and worst budgeters.
WalletHub is out with a new report showing the states with the best and worst budgeters.