Credit card delinquency rates and balances are on the rise
Credit card delinquency rates and balances increased in Q2 2023 amid a high interest-rate environment. But there are many ways to pay off debt quickly.
Credit card delinquency rates and balances increased in Q2 2023 amid a high interest-rate environment. But there are many ways to pay off debt quickly.
Jeff Bezos' net worth reportedly surpasses Bernard Arnault's
Tesla CEO Elon Musk remains the richest, according to Bloomberg.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk remains the richest, according to Bloomberg.
Social Security benefits to receive 3.2% pay bump next year: See how much money you could receive
See how much money you could receive from the Social Security COLA bump.
See how much money you could receive from the Social Security COLA bump.
IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states
The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.
The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.
Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.
Reese's under scrutiny as sweepstakes promotion raises legal concerns
Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.
Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.
Biden administration awards $7 Billion to US clean energy hubs to ramp up hydrogen production
The White House calls hydrogen essential to achieving Biden's "vision of a strong, clean energy economy” and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by 2050.
The White House calls hydrogen essential to achieving Biden's "vision of a strong, clean energy economy” and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by 2050.
Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
US inflation barely declined in September, price increases slow down slightly
Measures of U.S. inflation barely declined in September, evidence that consumer price increases are grinding lower at a gradual pace.
Measures of U.S. inflation barely declined in September, evidence that consumer price increases are grinding lower at a gradual pace.
US still feeling effects of 'tip culture' following COVID-19 pandemic, professor says
A Clemson University professor says he attributes this to the pandemic and inflation.
A Clemson University professor says he attributes this to the pandemic and inflation.
Junk Fees: FTC proposal would ban hidden and bogus charges that drive up price
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
Winning numbers drawn for $1.73B Powerball jackpot, Oct. 11
Are YOU ready to be a billionaire? Powerball's $1.73 billion lottery drawing was held late Wednesday night.
Are YOU ready to be a billionaire? Powerball's $1.73 billion lottery drawing was held late Wednesday night.
Contact 6 helps consumers save nearly $42,000 in September
A Menomonee Falls woman said Contact 6 saved her $7,500. It's among the $41,807.64 that viewers said the segment helped them save in September.
A Menomonee Falls woman said Contact 6 saved her $7,500. It's among the $41,807.64 that viewers said the segment helped them save in September.
Home insurance prices increased nearly 25 percent: Policygenius
Home insurance costs have increased due to natural disasters and inflation pressures. But there are ways to save on homeowners insurance policies.
Home insurance costs have increased due to natural disasters and inflation pressures. But there are ways to save on homeowners insurance policies.
Jobs offering student loan assistance more than double: study
With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.
With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.
Biden endorses FTC's plan to eliminate hidden fees: 'They sure matter to working folks'
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.73 billion for Wednesday's drawing
The $1.73 billion lottery prize would be the second largest ever, topped only by the $2.04 billion Powerball won by a player in California last year.
The $1.73 billion lottery prize would be the second largest ever, topped only by the $2.04 billion Powerball won by a player in California last year.
Housing inventory remains painfully low as shortage persists
The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.
The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.
Powerball jackpot up to $1.73 billion as lottery losing streak continues
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.73 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers and won the giant prize.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.73 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers and won the giant prize.
Winning numbers drawn for $1.55B Powerball jackpot, Oct. 9
The search is on for Powerball's $1.55 billion lottery jackpot winner.
The search is on for Powerball's $1.55 billion lottery jackpot winner.