‘Kitchen appreciation’ fee? Restaurant diners still facing hidden surcharges
Hidden fees at restaurants have become increasingly common for diners in recent years, while restaurants grapple with higher food prices, increased labor costs and more.
Hidden fees at restaurants have become increasingly common for diners in recent years, while restaurants grapple with higher food prices, increased labor costs and more.
Retired Americans with student loan debt risk garnishment of Social Security benefits
Democrat lawmakers want the Biden Administration to end the practice of Social Security garnishment to pay off outstanding student loan debt that impacts millions of older Americans.
Democrat lawmakers want the Biden Administration to end the practice of Social Security garnishment to pay off outstanding student loan debt that impacts millions of older Americans.
H&R Block error messages plague filers on tax day
On Tax Day of all days, H&R Block announced technical issues preventing last-minute tax filers from submitting returns.
On Tax Day of all days, H&R Block announced technical issues preventing last-minute tax filers from submitting returns.
Tax Day 2024: States with highest and lowest taxes revealed
The tax deadline is on April 15, but what you owe can vary significantly based on the state that you live in.
The tax deadline is on April 15, but what you owe can vary significantly based on the state that you live in.
An ‘adulting crash course’ would appeal to 81% of Americans, survey finds
To build up financial literacy and confidence, 81% said in a new survey that they’d be willing to take a crash course on “adulting.”
To build up financial literacy and confidence, 81% said in a new survey that they’d be willing to take a crash course on “adulting.”
The best food deals and freebies on Tax Day 2024
Tax Day brings food deals and freebies, catering to both those celebrating refunds and those seeking solace after paying taxes.
Tax Day brings food deals and freebies, catering to both those celebrating refunds and those seeking solace after paying taxes.
Oil expected to rise in wake of Iran's attack on Israel
Concerns about Iran's anticipated attack on Israel pushed oil prices higher late last week.
Concerns about Iran's anticipated attack on Israel pushed oil prices higher late last week.
Tax Day 2024: Can’t file by April 15? Here’s how to get an extension
Please note: Filing for an extension by April 15 is necessary to avoid potential penalties.
Please note: Filing for an extension by April 15 is necessary to avoid potential penalties.
Auto insurance premiums are skyrocketing. What's to blame?
The cost of auto insurance rose 2.6% in March, bringing the total annual gain to 22.2% — the fastest yearly rate on record.
The cost of auto insurance rose 2.6% in March, bringing the total annual gain to 22.2% — the fastest yearly rate on record.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7 percent as inflation ticks back up: Freddie Mac
Due to inflation and rising demand, rates and housing prices are up.
Due to inflation and rising demand, rates and housing prices are up.
1 in 3 Americans maxing out credit cards because of inflation: survey
The majority of Americans who have maxed out their credit cards said they did it because of price increases from inflation, a recent survey from Debt.com said.
The majority of Americans who have maxed out their credit cards said they did it because of price increases from inflation, a recent survey from Debt.com said.
Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden announces another round of relief under SAVE plan
Another 206,000 student loan borrowers are getting relief from the SAVE plan, the Biden administration said. Here’s what to know.
Another 206,000 student loan borrowers are getting relief from the SAVE plan, the Biden administration said. Here’s what to know.
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara charged with federal bank fraud
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is facing a federal bank charge after allegedly stealing more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover his gambling debts, officials said.
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is facing a federal bank charge after allegedly stealing more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover his gambling debts, officials said.
Gas, housing and car insurance costs soar, fueling inflation in March
Shelter, gas and car insurance costs weighed heavily on consumer expenses, contributing to over half of the monthly increase in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Shelter, gas and car insurance costs weighed heavily on consumer expenses, contributing to over half of the monthly increase in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
President Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plans that could benefit 23 million Americans
23 million borrowers could see accrued interest removed from their bills, and millions more could see partial or total forgiveness under Biden's new plan.
23 million borrowers could see accrued interest removed from their bills, and millions more could see partial or total forgiveness under Biden's new plan.
How does your savings account compare to the average American?
The amount of money in your savings may vary depending on your income, lifestyle, monthly costs and other life factors.
The amount of money in your savings may vary depending on your income, lifestyle, monthly costs and other life factors.
Disappointing March consumer price report
Inflation rose more than expected in March, adding to Americans’ prolonged and painful battle with high costs. That could force the Federal Reserve to keep its pushing rates higher for longer. US consumer prices picked up again last month, vaulting to a 3.5% increase for the 12 months ended in March, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To give us a better perspective of what this all means moving forward is economist, Dr. Mike Walden with NC State University.
Inflation rose more than expected in March, adding to Americans’ prolonged and painful battle with high costs. That could force the Federal Reserve to keep its pushing rates higher for longer. US consumer prices picked up again last month, vaulting to a 3.5% increase for the 12 months ended in March, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To give us a better perspective of what this all means moving forward is economist, Dr. Mike Walden with NC State University.
Inflation report hotter than expected
Sherod Waite, CEO and Financial Advisor at MoneyWise Wealth Management, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the latest Consumer Price Index report.
Sherod Waite, CEO and Financial Advisor at MoneyWise Wealth Management, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the latest Consumer Price Index report.
New construction remains popular as existing home listings continue to lag
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.