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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

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.

How much it costs to host Thanksgiving in 2024

Inflation and rising food costs are prompting some hosts to alter their plans, cut back on certain expenses or even reconsider hosting next year, according to a new survey.

New rules could make it easier to switch banks

A new banking rule would make it easier to switch banks or lenders, but it’s already facing pushback from the financial industry.

Inflation gauge falls to lowest level in 3 1/2 years

Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.

Inflation sees the lowest annual rise since 2021

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.