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.

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.

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.

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.