Cities where Americans are adding the most debt in 2025, according to data
Climbing out of debt can be a tough barrier to overcome, and residents in these cities have seen the size of their debt grow significantly in a short amount of time based on findings in a new study.
Climbing out of debt can be a tough barrier to overcome, and residents in these cities have seen the size of their debt grow significantly in a short amount of time based on findings in a new study.
Trump touts improved service and senior tax relief on Social Security's 90th birthday
President Donald Trump touted his administration's Social Security program achievements amid Democratic criticism, highlighting zero taxes for most seniors and improved customer service.
President Donald Trump touted his administration's Social Security program achievements amid Democratic criticism, highlighting zero taxes for most seniors and improved customer service.
These cities have the most debt collection accounts in 2025, study finds
Residents in these areas are facing challenges paying off debt which is resulting in their accounts going to collection agencies. See the list.
Residents in these areas are facing challenges paying off debt which is resulting in their accounts going to collection agencies. See the list.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Paying off credit card debt in these states will take the longest, study finds
Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.
Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.
Most Americans believe new tax law will help wealthy more than middle class, poll finds
While Americans admit they have read some details of the Republican spending legislation, more than half think the bill only benefits wealthy people, a recent poll shows.
While Americans admit they have read some details of the Republican spending legislation, more than half think the bill only benefits wealthy people, a recent poll shows.
Trump reportedly plans order to open 401(k)s to private markets: What it means for your retirement
Financial firms already developing new investment products in anticipation of the executive order.
Financial firms already developing new investment products in anticipation of the executive order.
Homeowners are falling behind on mortgage payments in these states
A new study shows rising taxes and insurance costs are driving up mortgage delinquencies. Here’s where.
A new study shows rising taxes and insurance costs are driving up mortgage delinquencies. Here’s where.
Cities where retirees' Social Security benefits stretch the furthest in 2025
A recent report finds that Social Security covers only about 30% of retirees’ expenses on average in the largest U.S. cities.
A recent report finds that Social Security covers only about 30% of retirees’ expenses on average in the largest U.S. cities.
1 in 4 credit card debtors believes they will never be free of debt
A new survey finds 23% of credit card debtors believe they’ll never be debt-free, with most citing emergency expenses and everyday costs as the main cause.
A new survey finds 23% of credit card debtors believe they’ll never be debt-free, with most citing emergency expenses and everyday costs as the main cause.
Nepo-homebuyers? Nearly 1 in 4 young Americans use family money to fund down payment
A new survey shows that rising housing costs are pushing Gen Z and millennial buyers to get creative with down payments.
A new survey shows that rising housing costs are pushing Gen Z and millennial buyers to get creative with down payments.
Eating out? Here's what costs less -- and more -- than last year
Toast has released its latest menu price monitor that tracks monthly price trends for popular food and drink items at U.S. restaurants.
Toast has released its latest menu price monitor that tracks monthly price trends for popular food and drink items at U.S. restaurants.
Judge reverses Biden rule that left medical debt off credit reports
The policy would have eliminated nearly $50 billion from millions of Americans’ credit reports.
The policy would have eliminated nearly $50 billion from millions of Americans’ credit reports.
How much money it takes to be wealthy in 2025, according to annual survey
Americans in a recent survey believe they can achieve financial success, but admit they would have to make significant lifestyle changes.
Americans in a recent survey believe they can achieve financial success, but admit they would have to make significant lifestyle changes.
Credit scores in these cities saw the biggest jump last year
A new WalletHub report reveals which U.S. cities saw the biggest credit score improvements over the past year, with St. Louis, Des Moines, and Winston-Salem topping the list.
A new WalletHub report reveals which U.S. cities saw the biggest credit score improvements over the past year, with St. Louis, Des Moines, and Winston-Salem topping the list.
Here's how many Americans have a side hustle -- and what they're doing
Taking on a second job for extra cash is a way of life for many, and these industries are the ones people are choosing based on a new study.
Taking on a second job for extra cash is a way of life for many, and these industries are the ones people are choosing based on a new study.
These cities have the highest credit card delinquencies in the U.S., study shows
Late credit card payments impact Americans in some capacity, but these areas are dealing with higher rates of delinquency based on data in a recent study.
Late credit card payments impact Americans in some capacity, but these areas are dealing with higher rates of delinquency based on data in a recent study.
Advice on giving allowances to your kids
A new survey found more parents are handing out allowances and one-third of them actually gave their kids a raise this year. Finance professor Dan Roccato offers advice to parents about giving their kids allowances.
A new survey found more parents are handing out allowances and one-third of them actually gave their kids a raise this year. Finance professor Dan Roccato offers advice to parents about giving their kids allowances.
Buy now, pay later loans will now impact Americans' credit scores
FICO said that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges in popularity.
FICO said that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges in popularity.
Where Americans are falling behind most on their debt
A new WalletHub study highlights the states where Americans are struggling most with debt in early 2025.
A new WalletHub study highlights the states where Americans are struggling most with debt in early 2025.