1 in 3 Americans maxing out credit cards because of inflation: survey
The majority of Americans who have maxed out their credit cards said they did it because of price increases from inflation, a recent survey from Debt.com said.
The majority of Americans who have maxed out their credit cards said they did it because of price increases from inflation, a recent survey from Debt.com said.
Gas, housing and car insurance costs soar, fueling inflation in March
Shelter, gas and car insurance costs weighed heavily on consumer expenses, contributing to over half of the monthly increase in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Shelter, gas and car insurance costs weighed heavily on consumer expenses, contributing to over half of the monthly increase in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
President Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plans that could benefit 23 million Americans
23 million borrowers could see accrued interest removed from their bills, and millions more could see partial or total forgiveness under Biden's new plan.
23 million borrowers could see accrued interest removed from their bills, and millions more could see partial or total forgiveness under Biden's new plan.
'Subscription creep': How much it's costing you and how to stop it
Managing the array of consumer options can be daunting as expenses grow, especially when subscriptions are forgotten; here are strategies to track surplus subscriptions.
Managing the array of consumer options can be daunting as expenses grow, especially when subscriptions are forgotten; here are strategies to track surplus subscriptions.
How does your savings account compare to the average American?
The amount of money in your savings may vary depending on your income, lifestyle, monthly costs and other life factors.
The amount of money in your savings may vary depending on your income, lifestyle, monthly costs and other life factors.
March inflation breakdown: What prices are rising the fastest?
Here is a breakdown of where Americans are seeing prices rising and falling the fastest as they continue to wrestle with sticker shock.
Here is a breakdown of where Americans are seeing prices rising and falling the fastest as they continue to wrestle with sticker shock.
New construction remains popular as existing home listings continue to lag
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
A top goal of Americans is to buy a new car, build emergency savings: study
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
Is now the best time to buy a used car? Experts weigh in on post-pandemic pricing trends
“Buying a used car today is better than it has been in nearly four years," one expert says, but there are still some key things to know.
“Buying a used car today is better than it has been in nearly four years," one expert says, but there are still some key things to know.
First solely African American veteran owned licensed dispensary opens in NJ
A new business has opened in Atlantic City and it’s New Jersey’s first solely African American, veteran-owned licensed dispensary. The owners hope to inspire future entrepreneurs.
A new business has opened in Atlantic City and it’s New Jersey’s first solely African American, veteran-owned licensed dispensary. The owners hope to inspire future entrepreneurs.
Hundreds of food service workers on strike against Aramark
Hundreds of workers, including bartenders, servers and cooks, went on strike against Aramark fighting for better wages and better healthcare.
Hundreds of workers, including bartenders, servers and cooks, went on strike against Aramark fighting for better wages and better healthcare.
First solely African American veteran owned licensed dispensary opens in NJ
New Jersey's first solely African American veteran owned licensed dispensary has opened in Atlantic City and they have hopes for inspiring other, future entrepreneurs.
New Jersey's first solely African American veteran owned licensed dispensary has opened in Atlantic City and they have hopes for inspiring other, future entrepreneurs.
Students of all political views believe government should help with student loan debt
Students dealing with high student loan debt want government support, no matter their political affiliation.
Students dealing with high student loan debt want government support, no matter their political affiliation.
Homes listed in June often sell for more than usual, a Zillow study reveals
June is one of the best months for home sellers who often sell their homes for 2.3% more than in other months.
June is one of the best months for home sellers who often sell their homes for 2.3% more than in other months.
America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion
Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.
Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.
Several more Rite Aids closing around Philadelphia by next month
Rite Aid announced that five more stores will close across the Delaware Valley amid its recent bankruptcy filing.
Rite Aid announced that five more stores will close across the Delaware Valley amid its recent bankruptcy filing.
Chase to allow advertisers to target bank customers based on their purchasing history
Chase is launching a new unit allowing marketers to promote deals and discounts to consumers based on what they typically buy.
Chase is launching a new unit allowing marketers to promote deals and discounts to consumers based on what they typically buy.
Social Security Administration announces new measures to deal with overpayments
Major changes to how the Social Security Administration handles overpayments were announced recently
Major changes to how the Social Security Administration handles overpayments were announced recently
Walmart settlement: Retailer could owe you up to $500 – how to file a claim
A Walmart settlement over certain sold-by-weight foods means some customers could be owed money, but time is running out to file a claim.
A Walmart settlement over certain sold-by-weight foods means some customers could be owed money, but time is running out to file a claim.
Republican states file suit to stop Biden's SAVE student loan repayment plan
The Kansas-led lawsuit seeks to halt the SAVE plan immediately, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education has no authority to alter student loan repayment plans, essentially canceling more than $156 million in student loan debt.
The Kansas-led lawsuit seeks to halt the SAVE plan immediately, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education has no authority to alter student loan repayment plans, essentially canceling more than $156 million in student loan debt.