Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
Map: Here's the best month to list your home based on where you live
Listing your home at a certain time of year may boost your sale price, but it largely depends on where you live – and the data comes with a caveat.
Here are the cities with the most credit cards, study says
Americans hold an average of five credit cards, but in some cities, residents carry more than six. A new WalletHub report reveals the U.S. cities where credit card ownership is growing fastest.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when checks go out
Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.
401(k) balances hit second highest on record: Fidelity
Balances for 401(k) accounts averaged $131,700 in the fourth quarter, according to Fidelity.
Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Here’s what $100K salary is actually worth in your city in 2025
A new study shows that a $100,000 salary has varying purchasing power depending on where you live in the U.S.
Real estate vs. stock market: Where Americans prefer to invest
A new survey reveals whether Americans prefer the stock market or real estate for long-term investments, and why younger investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrency.
Here's what moms are spending on their babies' first year
The eyepopping costs of a baby's first year are leading to more parents having fewer children - or putting off having kids at all.
Would you date someone with credit card debt? Here's what Americans say
A new survey reveals how Americans view credit card debt in relationships, with some saying it's a dealbreaker and others setting financial limits.
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.