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.

‘Home Alone’ penthouses at The Plaza Hotel for sale

The Plaza hotel in New York City has hosted celebrities like Tommy Hilfiger and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE

The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.

No relief for seniors as big drop forecasted for Social Security COLA

Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.

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.

Poll: Most Americans feel they overpay on their taxes

A majority of U.S. taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return.

Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey

Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.

Florida, Texas rank as top destinations for relocating businesses

The exodus from high-tax states accelerated over the past decade as Republican-controlled states saw an influx of businesses.

Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you

Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.

Capital One to purchase Discover Financial for $35 billion

Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.

Austin guaranteed income pilot program: Does it work?

The city of Austin announced its guaranteed income pilot program will be making a comeback this spring. A report was recently released about how the trial run of that program went, and what we learned.

Nike cutting 1,600 jobs to cut costs

Nike is laying off 2% of its corporate workforce as it contends with weaker consumer spending. 

US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays

The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.