Social Security benefits see highest boost in 40 years, but inflation is higher

Social Security benefits see highest boost in 40 years, but inflation is higher

Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.

Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.

This is the state where student loan borrowers struggle the most to repay their debt: report

This is the state where student loan borrowers struggle the most to repay their debt: report

A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.

A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.

Rising child care costs forced 38% of parents on take on side gigs, survey says: How you can afford expenses

Rising child care costs forced 38% of parents on take on side gigs, survey says: How you can afford expenses

Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.

Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.

This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning

This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning

The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.

The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.

How to decide if you need flood insurance for your home

How to decide if you need flood insurance for your home

Do you own or rent a home in an area with elevated flood risk? Here's how to decide if you need to take out a separate flood policy.

Do you own or rent a home in an area with elevated flood risk? Here's how to decide if you need to take out a separate flood policy.

Fed to begin tapering its assets, economists say it will send interest rates higher

Fed to begin tapering its assets, economists say it will send interest rates higher

The Federal Reserve announced after its November meeting that it will begin tapering its economic stimulus. Here's what that could mean for interest rates.

The Federal Reserve announced after its November meeting that it will begin tapering its economic stimulus. Here's what that could mean for interest rates.

Student loan forgiveness memo: Expert says Biden has authority to cancel student debt

Student loan forgiveness memo: Expert says Biden has authority to cancel student debt

The White House recently released a memo about canceling debt for federal student borrowers, but the text was heavily redacted. Here's what one expert thinks that means.

The White House recently released a memo about canceling debt for federal student borrowers, but the text was heavily redacted. Here's what one expert thinks that means.

11 Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to dip into Strategic Petroleum Reserve to alleviate gas price hike

11 Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to dip into Strategic Petroleum Reserve to alleviate gas price hike

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is stored in huge underground salt caverns at four sites along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and is the world’s largest supply of emergency crude oil.

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is stored in huge underground salt caverns at four sites along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and is the world’s largest supply of emergency crude oil.

Biden administration begins notifying borrowers of student loan servicer changes

Biden administration begins notifying borrowers of student loan servicer changes

FSA began notifying borrowers of changes to their federal student loan repayment plans. Here's what you should know if your loan servicer is changing.

FSA began notifying borrowers of changes to their federal student loan repayment plans. Here's what you should know if your loan servicer is changing.