CFPB warns about side effects of using medical credit cards, loans

Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.

Student loan payments will resume in October, Education Department confirms

Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.

'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak: What is his net worth?

"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.

I-95 collapse: Detours could cause rising prices for local consumers, Transportation Secretary says

As officials are set to announce reconstruction plans for I-95 on Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says detours and route changes could cause the prices of goods to rise.

Check fraud cases rising dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible

Check fraud is back -- and in a big way. Today's criminals have sophisticated operations that have ramped up since the COVID government relief checks became an attractive target.

Gas prices hold steady despite surge in demand for domestic gasoline: AAA

Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.

IRS says it has $1.5 billion in tax refunds waiting to be claimed

The IRS says over a million Americans could miss out on their share of $1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Here’s how to see if you qualify.

More college students are putting their education on hold: reports

The population of Some College, No Credential (SCNC) students has increased and many cited college costs as major challenges, according to recent studies. Here’s what you need to know.

Congress votes to kill Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

Congress passed Republican-sponsored legislation proposing to revoke President Joe Biden's cancellation plan and prevent the U.S. Department of Education from canceling student loans.

Egg prices are finally dropping after record highs

With the cost of eggs falling, here's what you can expect the next time you visit the grocery store.

Summer camps, sports leagues jump on buy now, pay later bandwagon

As inflation continues to weigh down household budgets, thousands of camps and sports leagues are now offering buy now, pay later with a service called Wordline.

Gas prices stay neutral to kick off summer, but there's a chance for a decrease in the forecast: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon stayed steady at $3.57, as demand for gas and oil prices fell, even as more than 37 million Americans drove to their holiday destinations on the holiday weekend, AAA said.

As legal gambling surges, some states want to teach teens about the risks

Warnings about the potential dangers of gambling could soon join education about drugs and alcohol in the nation's classrooms. The classes would educate students about its risks, warning signs of a problem, and consequences.

Student loan repayment: How to prepare for payments when pandemic freeze ends

A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.