CFPB warns about side effects of using medical credit cards, loans

Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.

Student loan payments will resume in October, Education Department confirms

Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.

After months, Fed expected to skip rate hike
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Amid high inflation and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates at the fastest pace in four decades. They are expected to put a pause on raising rates for the first time in 15 months. This is to allow time to gauge the impact of its aggressive drive to tame inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other top policymakers have also indicated that they want to assess how much a pullback in bank lending might be weakening the economy.

Instant Pot parent files for bankruptcy protection

Instant Brands glassware is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after inflationary pressures curtailed consumer spending.

'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak: What is his net worth?

"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.

Financial professionals recommend investing your bonus in your 401(k): survey

Most financial professionals recommend you contribute your bonuses to your 401(k). But many Americans don’t get bonuses or have 401(k)s. Here’s what you can do.

Check fraud cases rising dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible

Check fraud is back -- and in a big way. Today's criminals have sophisticated operations that have ramped up since the COVID government relief checks became an attractive target.

Gas prices hold steady despite surge in demand for domestic gasoline: AAA

Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.

IRS says it has $1.5 billion in tax refunds waiting to be claimed

The IRS says over a million Americans could miss out on their share of $1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Here’s how to see if you qualify.

More college students are putting their education on hold: reports

The population of Some College, No Credential (SCNC) students has increased and many cited college costs as major challenges, according to recent studies. Here’s what you need to know.