Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Nearly 2 in 3 Americans say money in their bank accounts not up with inflation, survey says
A new WalletHub survey reveals how Americans feel about their banks in 2025, from inflation concerns to what matters most when choosing an account.
Workers in these states saw the biggest salary boosts in 2024
In December, year-over-year pay growth for job-stayers slowed to 4.6%, marking the slowest increase since July 2021, according to a new report.
97% of retirement-age Americans are in debt, report finds: Here's how much
A new study shows that most retirement-age Americans carry nonmortgage debt, with Texas and Florida metros facing the highest debt levels.
Mortgage rates rise for second straight week, highest since July
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
Here's the most popular financial goal for next year — and tips for success
Paying down debt tops the list of financial goals for 2025. Here’s how Americans are planning to tackle it, based on expert insights.
States with the highest energy bills: See how yours compares
A new study reveals that many Americans are still feeling budget squeezes — and rising utility bills aren’t helping.
Your 2024 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
A new survey shows that more Americans plan to tip service workers this holiday season, but the tipping amounts may be lower.
Here are the cities with the least sustainable credit card debts
Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.
‘Hawk Tuah' girl’s cryptocurrency crashes shortly after launch: What are meme coins?
Haliey Welch, the viral "Hawk Tuah" girl, faces criticism after her $HAWK cryptocurrency lost nearly all its value shortly after launch, prompting SEC complaints and questions about the risks of memecoins.
These states have the most people in financial distress, based on credit scores, bankruptcy filings and more
Finances can be stressful for many but residents in these states are affected by this at a higher rate, and here’s where your area ranks.
Millennials most likely to unlock low mortgage rate to move: Freddie Mac
Millennials are among the generational segments that have locked in on low mortgage rates, but life circumstances are more likely to pressure this group to unlock low rates to move, a recent Freddie Mac report said.
Many consumers stay with their banks for years unless persuaded by other bank incentives
AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.
MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
Asking for a raise pays off for most people, survey finds
A new survey found that the majority of full-time workers who asked for a raise received one.
Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
How much you need to make to afford a single-family home in most US cities
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.