Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Final fourth quarter GDP revised upwards as consumer spending rises
The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.
The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.
High homeowners insurance rates scaring away Florida homebuyers, other states face the same issue
Florida has the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country, closely followed by Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas.
Florida has the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country, closely followed by Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas.
January home prices show steady annual gain, but month-to-month comparison tells another tale: Case-Shiller
Home prices nationwide now stand 6% above their level this time last year and up from a 5.6% rise last month, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
Home prices nationwide now stand 6% above their level this time last year and up from a 5.6% rise last month, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
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.
A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.
Biden cancels another $6 billion in student loans, this time for public service workers
Workers like nurses and teachers are getting forgiveness through fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Workers like nurses and teachers are getting forgiveness through fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Some student loan borrowers are getting refunds on top of loan forgiveness, here’s who qualifies
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Home listings are rising, but buyers aren’t buying due to high interest rates
Homeowners are eager to sell, despite make less in profits than they did in 2022.
Homeowners are eager to sell, despite make less in profits than they did in 2022.
Consumers spend more than $1 trillion on interest payments, largely due to increasing credit card debt
Consumers paid over $1 trillion in interest payments, most of which when toward high-interest credit card debt.
Consumers paid over $1 trillion in interest payments, most of which when toward high-interest credit card debt.
IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that will expire soon
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
Biden cancels student loans for 78,000 more public workers
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
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.
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.
Cost of living makes retirement savings harder for younger generations, survey finds
Respondents across generations highlighted inflation, consumer debt, and the need for emergency savings as major obstacles to retirement savings.
Respondents across generations highlighted inflation, consumer debt, and the need for emergency savings as major obstacles to retirement savings.
Gen Z movers are heading to warmer climates, willing to pay higher housing costs: Zillow
Even though California has high rent costs, Gen Z is seeking out major cities, but some choose low-cost areas in Florida.
Even though California has high rent costs, Gen Z is seeking out major cities, but some choose low-cost areas in Florida.
Dollar Tree to offer $7 items, shifting away from single-pricing model
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
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.
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.
Inflation rises as gas prices and housing costs tick up, leaving Americans concerned
Inflation rose in February, leaving the Federal Reserve uncertain about future rate hikes.
Inflation rose in February, leaving the Federal Reserve uncertain about future rate hikes.
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.
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.
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.
IRS Direct File officially launches, offering free tax filing in these 12 states
Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.
Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.