US retirement system earns just a C+ in global study
US retirement system grade on par with Kazakhstan and Colombia
Credit card delinquency rates and balances are on the rise
Credit card delinquency rates and balances increased in Q2 2023 amid a high interest-rate environment. But there are many ways to pay off debt quickly.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.
Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Home insurance prices increased nearly 25 percent: Policygenius
Home insurance costs have increased due to natural disasters and inflation pressures. But there are ways to save on homeowners insurance policies.
Jobs offering student loan assistance more than double: study
With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.
Here's how borrowers who can't make student loan payments can avoid defaulting
The 12-month student loan on-ramp period will help struggling borrowers from suffering the worst consequences of missed, late, or partial payments, according to a recent Harvard University Employee Credit Union blog.
Social Security COLA update is coming: What retirees need to know
Social Security recipients may get a smaller COLA increase in 2024.
Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
Biden administration gears up for second attempt to cancel federal student loans
The Department of Education is planning to hold meetings in two weeks to discuss how to provide debt relief to federal student loan borrowers.
Consumers grow unhappy with credit card perks as they spend at record levels: report
Consumers are growing unhappy with credit card perks designed to build loyalty as debt soars to new highs, a recent J.D.Power report stated.
Fear over Social Security's future pushes Americans to claim benefits early: survey
Most Americans understand Social Security, but concern over its future is pushing many to claim retirement benefits early, a recent Schroders survey said.
Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
Extreme weather impacting how buyers shop for homes: Zillow
Most shoppers consider at least one climate risk in the homebuying process, a recent Zillow survey said.
Americans to deplete pandemic era savings by end of Q3
After accumulating record breaking excess savings in the COVID-19 recession, Americans could soon deplete these reserves, the San Francisco Fed reported.
How a government shutdown could affect student loan payments
With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.
Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Biden's student debt forgiveness may be taxed in these five states
Although student debt discharged is exempt from federal tax due to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, some states may still tax the savings, according to a report by the Tax Foundation.
Household income drops amid high inflation
The typical American’s income dropped for the third straight year amid record-high inflation. But you can still pay down high-interest debt quickly.