It now costs nearly 300K to raise a child; here’s where it’s most expensive
A new study finds that the cost of raising a child has surged 25% since 2023.
A new study finds that the cost of raising a child has surged 25% since 2023.
Can’t afford to pay your taxes? Here’s what the IRS wants you to do
If you can’t pay your taxes this year, the IRS still wants you to file. Here’s how to get help, avoid penalties, and create a manageable plan.
If you can’t pay your taxes this year, the IRS still wants you to file. Here’s how to get help, avoid penalties, and create a manageable plan.
State Farm can now loan you up to $50,000
In a new expansion of their partnership, State Farm agents can now offer customers personal loans of up to $50,000 through U.S. Bank.
In a new expansion of their partnership, State Farm agents can now offer customers personal loans of up to $50,000 through U.S. Bank.
Average Wall Street bonus is more than most people's salary: See the numbers
Bonuses on Wall Street surged to record highs last year, nearly quadrupling the average annual salary in the U.S.
Bonuses on Wall Street surged to record highs last year, nearly quadrupling the average annual salary in the U.S.
Bank of Mom and Dad paying out $1,474 a month on average to adult kids
With economic pressures mounting, adulting has never felt more expensive—and more parents are stepping in to help.
With economic pressures mounting, adulting has never felt more expensive—and more parents are stepping in to help.
Many shoppers admit returning items after use: See what’s most common
A new LendingTree survey finds that 39% of shoppers who returned used items did so on purpose — with clothing, electronics, and kitchen tools among the most commonly “borrowed" products.
A new LendingTree survey finds that 39% of shoppers who returned used items did so on purpose — with clothing, electronics, and kitchen tools among the most commonly “borrowed" products.
1 in 4 couples wait until after marriage to discuss debt and financial issues, survey finds
The survey asked more than 1,000 married or previously married Americans about their spending and financial habits.
The survey asked more than 1,000 married or previously married Americans about their spending and financial habits.
Tax deadline extensions: Where weather disasters have altered the April 15 filing date
In 2025, the IRS has once again extended the tax filing deadline for residents in areas declared major disaster zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
In 2025, the IRS has once again extended the tax filing deadline for residents in areas declared major disaster zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Millions of people on disability can now save money without losing benefits—here’s how
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
Best states for taxes in 2025
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
These states get the highest and lowest tax returns
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
Here are the top side hustles in 2025
If you’re searching for ways to earn a little extra cash, these gigs might offer a little financial relief.
If you’re searching for ways to earn a little extra cash, these gigs might offer a little financial relief.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.