Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to raise PA minimum wage to $15, doubles down on city workers' in person return
From demanding all city workers return in person, full-time to calling for an increase to Pennsylvania's $7.25 minimum wage, Mayor Cherelle Parker addressed more of her goals for the city of Philadelphia during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Wednesday.
Top baby names linked to billionaire success: study
Could these baby names make your child a billionaire? A new study shows which baby names may influence a child’s future success.
Home prices hit new high in December but show signs of cooling: Case-Shiller
Home prices reached an all-time high in December but show signals of softening, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
46 percent of retirees have no plan if savings run out, nearly quarter of Gen Z doesn’t expect to retire
Almost half of retirees worry their money won't outlive them, and some generations worry about ever having enough to retire.
Some student loan forgiveness programs are set to end this year – here’s what to do if this affects you
The Fresh Start, on-ramp and IDR repayment adjustments are all ending their enrollment periods this year.
Food cost compared to income is highest in 30 years
The high price to eat at home and dine out at restaurants put a financial strain on the wallets of Americans based on findings in a new report.
Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand
Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.
Students may qualify for a financial aid refund from their college under new Education Department proposal
With FAFSA errors and rising education costs, the return of unused financial aid may be a welcome relief to students.
Taylor Swift 'superfan' adviser for hire at popular museum
The art and design museum is looking to hire a Taylor Swift fan who knows the pop star and her fandom very well.
Making $150K is considered 'lower middle class' in these high-cost US cities
An annual six-figure salary stretches financially thin in these cities and states.
Democrats blast high-end life insurance plans as tax dodging schemes for rich
In the report, authored by Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Democrats argued that these insurance policies exist only to promote “ultra-high net worth clients,” and act as a tax break for them in order to avoid paying billions.
Mortgage rates creep toward 7 percent, straining homebuyer affordability: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.9% for the week ending Feb. 22, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
15 percent of Americans have co-purchased a home with a non-romantic partner, even more would consider it
15% of homebuyers bought with their parents, siblings or friends in order to afford a home.
Drivers want embedded insurance options when they buy a car: survey
More drivers want to know their total cost of car ownership before they drive off the lot and many want the option of embedded insurance at the dealership, a recent Polly survey said.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Existing housing supply builds as homeowners with sub 6 percent mortgage rates return
The share of mortgages with a rate below 6% has fallen from last year's record high, indicating that some homeowners have given up their lower rate to move, according to a recent Redfin report.
$60K in cash discovered in rusty coffee can at Maryland auction
A Maryland businesswoman made a startling discovery after going through a recent lot of items brought to her auction house.
1 in 5 homeowners thinking of selling in the near future: Zillow
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Student loan borrowers facing financial hardship may qualify for Biden’s new round of debt relief
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.