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.
How much money you need to retire in your state – without Social Security
With Social Security's future uncertain, the amount of money to retire comfortably varies substantially by state. Here’s where your area ranks.
With Social Security's future uncertain, the amount of money to retire comfortably varies substantially by state. Here’s where your area ranks.
Social Security Fairness Act: Where the expanded benefits stand
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Mortgage rates jumped slightly but remain under 7%
A recent survey reveals that mortgage rates reached their highest level since February.
A recent survey reveals that mortgage rates reached their highest level since February.
Americans face challenges covering utility bills due to 'energy poverty,' study finds
A recent study shows that more Americans are having to sacrifice certain basic needs to afford their utility bills.
A recent study shows that more Americans are having to sacrifice certain basic needs to afford their utility bills.
Barstool's Dave Portnoy offers investing advice, but reveals one big caveat
El Presidente dishes on his investment strategy.
El Presidente dishes on his investment strategy.
Student loan collections on defaulted loans restart today: What to know
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Student loans that are in default will be referred for collection, beginning on Monday, May 5. Here's what that means and what borrowers in default can do.
Social Security May payment schedule: Here's when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Here's the salary each generation feels they need in 2025, according to survey
What salary that Americans feel they need to live comfortably depends on generation, according to a new survey.
What salary that Americans feel they need to live comfortably depends on generation, according to a new survey.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s how much you could save in your state by ditching pricey coffee runs
Skipping your daily coffee run could save you thousands of dollars, according to a new study.
Skipping your daily coffee run could save you thousands of dollars, according to a new study.
New bipartisan tax proposal could give your family more money
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to make the adoption tax credit refundable, which could allow more families to get the credit even if it's more than their “tax burden."
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to make the adoption tax credit refundable, which could allow more families to get the credit even if it's more than their “tax burden."
What's driving Americans' record-high credit card debt? Annual survey reveals answers
Industry analysts warn that carrying a credit card balance is a slippery slope.
Industry analysts warn that carrying a credit card balance is a slippery slope.
Judge scraps Biden-era rule capping credit card late fees: What to know
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
Retirement savings 'magic number' drops in 2025 for Americans, study finds
When it comes to retirement savings, more than half of Americans think it's “somewhat or very likely" that they’ll outlive their money, according to a new study.
When it comes to retirement savings, more than half of Americans think it's “somewhat or very likely" that they’ll outlive their money, according to a new study.
Tips to avoid tax surprises next year
Did you owe a ton of taxes this year? Or maybe you got a refund you weren’t expecting? Here’s a look at how to get a handle on those surprises now ahead of next year.
Did you owe a ton of taxes this year? Or maybe you got a refund you weren’t expecting? Here’s a look at how to get a handle on those surprises now ahead of next year.