401(k) hardship withdrawals increase as inflation stays high

A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.

Here's why paid loyalty programs are all the rage at stores and restaurants

Looking for reliable sales in an unpredictable spending environment, more companies have extended their points-based loyalty tiers to making their most dependable customers feel valued for an up-front fee.

Student loan payments hinder retirement savings – Here's how employers are helping

Americans with student loan payments contribute at a lower rate and have smaller overall balances in their 401(k) accounts, a report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) study said.

High debt is causing more consumers to live paycheck-to-paycheck

Both high-income and low-income consumers are facing higher levels of debts, causing more people to live paycheck-to-paycheck.

Here's where Americans are being stretched to the limit to buy a home

Homebuyers have seen the cost of buying a home double in the last three years – here's where they paid the most, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors.

Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

CFPB finalizes rule capping credit card late fees at $8 on average

A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.