Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Nearly 2 in 3 Americans say money in their bank accounts not up with inflation, survey says
A new WalletHub survey reveals how Americans feel about their banks in 2025, from inflation concerns to what matters most when choosing an account.
97% of retirement-age Americans are in debt, report finds: Here's how much
A new study shows that most retirement-age Americans carry nonmortgage debt, with Texas and Florida metros facing the highest debt levels.
Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Medical debt will be removed from credit reports: What this means for Americans
The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.
Medical debt banned from appearing on credit reports in new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on consumer credit reports, which can result in people being blocked mortgages and car loans. Here's what to know about the newly-announced rule.
2024 tax season: When to file, 1099-K reporting other things to know
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.
IRS increases 401(k), other 2025 retirement plan contribution limits
The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.
Personal finance expert breaks down the No. 1 rule on the road to becoming a millionaire
"The Ramsey Show's" Rachel Cruze explains why getting ahead on retirement savings, making the most of your company's 401(k) plan and not delaying Roth IRAs can lead to millionaire status.
Here's the most popular financial goal for next year — and tips for success
Paying down debt tops the list of financial goals for 2025. Here’s how Americans are planning to tackle it, based on expert insights.
Here are the cities with the least sustainable credit card debts
Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.
Many consumers stay with their banks for years unless persuaded by other bank incentives
AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.
How much you need to make to afford a single-family home in most US cities
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
Here are the cities with the highest student loan delinquency rates
Millions of borrowers are paying back their student loans, but a recent report shows that some are having trouble managing their monthly payments in these cities.