Medicare Part D drug prices increase more than 200 percent on average: AARP

The average price of 25 prescription brand name drugs with the highest Medicare D spending increased by 226%, AARP reported. But provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to lower the costs of Medicare coverage for retirees.

Here's how to lower your monthly student loan payments

There are many ways to lower student loan payments or get forgiveness. These include the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) and more.

Shopping on an impulse is derailing American budgets – here's how to take control

Almost 56% of U.S. consumers said they had a spending plan, but 49% said that impulse purchases had caused financial stress, according to the survey by You Need a Budget.

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Gen Zers credit card balances grow the fastest: TransUnion

Overall card balance surged to a record high of $963 billion in the second quarter — Gen Zers debt represented the most significant share of this growth, according to TransUnion.

Over 4 million student borrowers enroll in Biden’s SAVE forgiveness plan

The Department of Education said it had received nearly 4 million applications for a new income-driven repayment program since launching at the end of July.

Here is how you can avoid a tax refund shock next year

Next year’s tax refund shouldn’t be a shock to Americans if they take stock of their income taxes mid-year, according to Jackson Hewitt.

These are the most affordable states to buy a home

A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.

Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey

Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.

Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.

Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey

Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.

These states will get a bigger slice of Biden's $39 billion student loan forgiveness pie

Borrowers in states with the highest borrowing rates are set to get the biggest share of Biden's student loan forgiveness under the new income-driven repayment plans.

Gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend: AAA

The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.

Home price growth reaches highest level since last year: Redfin

Home prices increased 2.6% from last year, Redfin reported. And a lack of housing inventory could be placing barriers to homeownership and driving up prices. Still, the Fed's doubts over a possible recession may fuel a housing rebound.

Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey

Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.