These are the 5 states with the highest and lowest student loan debt balances

The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.

Powerball: Winning $842M jackpot ticket sold in Michigan

The winning ticket as part of the Powerball's $842 million jackpot was sold in Michigan, according to lottery officials.

What is ‘lifestyle inflation’? Financial advisor explains ways to avoid it

In uncertain economic times, earning more money is a benefit, but if you aren't tracking your spending, it's easy to fall into a financial hole, and an expert weighs in on what you can do.

These states had Powerball jackpot winners in 2023

The Powerball jackpot for Dec. 30 – the last Powerball drawing of 2023 – is $760 million.

Need a 2024 side hustle? Here are the most in-demand, according to Fiverr

Picking up a second job to make ends meet or achieve financial goals has become more common as high inflation continues to take a toll on Americans.

Ridley Park property taxes raised 17 percent to offset unpaid hospital taxes

Ridley Park Borough council votes to increase property and sewer taxes 17 percent to a offset budget shortfall, due to Taylor Hospital's unpaid back taxes.

Ridley Park property taxes raised 17 percent to offset unpaid hospital taxes
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Ridley Park Borough council votes to increase property and sewer taxes 17 percent to a offset budget shortfall, due to Taylor Hospital's unpaid back taxes.

Student loan borrowers struggle to keep up with monthly payments: study

Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.

Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows

Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.

Auto insurance premiums and claims still on the rise: study

Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.

Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey

More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.

Odds for additional sports betting expansion might fade after growth to 38 states

A 2018 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court opened the way for states to legalize sports betting. Since then, a total of 38 have done so. But proposals in other states have become bogged down by political resistance and competing financial interests from casinos.

New year, new price to mail a letter via US Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service is once again saying inflation is the reason the cost to mail a letter is going up after recording $6.5 billion net loss for 2023.