Secure 2.0 Act: Required minimum distribution age increases for IRAs

The required minimum distribution age (RMD) has increased from 72 to 73, meaning Americans can leave their investments in longer before needing to make withdrawals. Here’s what you need to know.

Gas prices rise in tandem with oil even as demand drops: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.

IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023

Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.

Inflation drops in December – will the Fed slow interest rate hikes in 2023?

Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.

Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save

The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.

Secure 2.0 Act helps savers nearing retirement boost catch-up contributions

The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.

Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP

Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.

How to find dental financing when dental insurance isn't enough

Dental loans can help you pay for a procedure when the maximum benefit amount on your dental insurance isn’t enough. Learn more about dental financing here.

Here's how much pay Americans say they'd need to start a new job

A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals most people will hop to a new job for a starting salary a little over $73,000 a year.