Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
These US cities have the highest debt delinquency rates in 2026, new data shows
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
The $10,000 car loan tax deduction: Here's who qualifies and how to claim it
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
Tax scams on the rise in 2026: What you need to know
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
When are Delaware income taxes due in 2026? Filing deadlines, refund timeline
Delaware personal income tax returns for 2026 are due at the end of April, with extensions available and refunds starting mid-February. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.
Delaware personal income tax returns for 2026 are due at the end of April, with extensions available and refunds starting mid-February. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.
What happens if you can’t afford to pay your taxes in 2026? IRS options explained
If you can’t pay your tax bill in full, the IRS offers payment plans, settlements and hardship options — but penalties and interest can grow quickly.
If you can’t pay your tax bill in full, the IRS offers payment plans, settlements and hardship options — but penalties and interest can grow quickly.
When are New Jersey income taxes due in 2026? Filing deadlines, refund timeline
New Jersey taxpayers have until April to file their state income tax return. Here’s a breakdown of key 2026 deadlines.
New Jersey taxpayers have until April to file their state income tax return. Here’s a breakdown of key 2026 deadlines.
When are Pennsylvania income taxes due in 2026? Filing deadlines, refund timeline
Pennsylvania taxpayers have until mid-April to file their state income tax return. Here’s a breakdown of key 2026 deadlines.
Pennsylvania taxpayers have until mid-April to file their state income tax return. Here’s a breakdown of key 2026 deadlines.
Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
Are new cars becoming a luxury item in America?
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Every state's median household income has increased since 1970 – except one
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
Treasury confirms rollout of car loan tax break for US-assembled cars
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.