Map: How much of a restaurant worker's income comes from tips
Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.
Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.
Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
How much you need to make to afford a single-family home in most US cities
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
IRS increases 401(k), other retirement plan contribution limits for 2025
The IRS has updated its eligibility thresholds and contribution limits for 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts.
The IRS has updated its eligibility thresholds and contribution limits for 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts.
New rules could make it easier to switch banks
A new banking rule would make it easier to switch banks or lenders, but it’s already facing pushback from the financial industry.
A new banking rule would make it easier to switch banks or lenders, but it’s already facing pushback from the financial industry.
Inflation gauge falls to lowest level in 3 1/2 years
Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.
Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.
Biden administration forgives $4.5 million in student debt for 60,000 borrowers
The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.
The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.
A growing share of Gen Z adults don't think they'll retire: only 20% are saving for it
America's youngest adult generation is projected to live longer than previous generations, but few of them are preparing for a traditional retirement.
America's youngest adult generation is projected to live longer than previous generations, but few of them are preparing for a traditional retirement.
Inflation sees the lowest annual rise since 2021
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
School lunch fees? School lunch online cashless platform littered with processing fees
Gone are the days when a child could just pay cash for school lunch, as some districts in New Jersey are using a cashless online process littered with processing fees, on top of the price of lunch.
Gone are the days when a child could just pay cash for school lunch, as some districts in New Jersey are using a cashless online process littered with processing fees, on top of the price of lunch.
Here's why grocers say they are really raising prices
National Grocers Association leader explains the main cause of grocery price increases.
National Grocers Association leader explains the main cause of grocery price increases.
Study: States with the most people working past retirement age revealed
A new study shows that a growing number of individuals are extending their careers well beyond the traditional retirement age.
A new study shows that a growing number of individuals are extending their careers well beyond the traditional retirement age.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
Check your ticket! $1 million Powerball ticket from Philadelphia corner store about to expire
The ticket is only good for one year. It was sold on October 4, 2023 in East Germantown as part of that historic Powerball run that got up over a billion dollars.
The ticket is only good for one year. It was sold on October 4, 2023 in East Germantown as part of that historic Powerball run that got up over a billion dollars.
Survey reveals Americans' 2 biggest financial regrets
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
The US added 818,000 fewer jobs this year than originally estimated
Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.
Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.
Here's how much money you need to feel 'rich' in 2024
Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.
Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.