Gas prices crept up this week, but not by much as oil prices fell
Demand for gas is up, but oil prices are down, causing gas prices to go up by just four cents.
How often does the IRS audit?
While the IRS accepts most tax returns, there are certain mistakes to avoid that may prompt the agency to take a closer look at your documents.
Millions of homeowners don't have homeowners insurance due to high costs
Due to rising homeowners insurance cost, more and more homeowners are choosing to forgo getting insurance.
Biden announces a fresh round of $7.5 billion in student loans canceled
The latest round of cancellations targets $7.4 billion of student loans for 277,000 borrowers, the Department of Education said in a statement.
Many personal loan borrowers rely on loans for everyday expenses as cost of living grows
14.5% of borrowers use personal loans for everyday expenses as everyday costs grow.
Gas prices spiking in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware due to summer blend gasoline
Drivers are getting hit hard at the gas pump, as a summer blend switch up is causing gas prices to spike in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
This is how much of your tax money goes to servicing US national debt
A new analysis shows that a rising amount of personal income taxes is going toward paying down interest costs on the national debt.
No college degree? Here are the best and worst places in the US for a job
Employers are increasingly ditching the college degree requirement for jobs, but competition varies greatly in different parts of the country.
Your Social Security COLA increase could be bigger than expected next year
Social Security recipients are on track to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year that is bigger than previously expected after inflation accelerated for the third month in a row.
Many student loan borrowers missing opportunity to find debt relief in SAVE plan: survey
Roughly 3 in 4 borrowers who make $75,000 or less annually and would benefit from the SAVE plan are not currently enrolled in the plan, a recent Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) survey said.
Rent continues to increase: Here are regions, states where it’s changed the most
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
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.
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.”
Tax Day freebies and deals | 2024
Many restaurants and companies are offering freebies or deals to customers on April 15 to ease the pain of filing taxes.