Making $150K is considered 'lower middle class' in these high-cost US cities
An annual six-figure salary stretches financially thin in these cities and states.
Chase customers sue bank over 'predatory' fees on bounced checks
The customers say the fees are “junk fees” and the actions by the bank are “predatory.”
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Tax refunds: Free calculators, direct deposit, remote work, and everything else you need to know
It’s tax season and Americans across the country are preparing their returns. Here’s what you need to know about checking your refund status, getting your money back quickly, and making sure you don’t miss any important deadlines.
Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One to purchase Discover Financial for $35 billion
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
1 in 4 Americans lost money to a scam last year – here are the top schemes
Scams took $10 billion from Americans’ pockets in 2023, the FTC said -- adding that it saw a median loss of $500 per person.
Inflation rises higher than expected, further obscuring the timeline on the Fed's interest rate cuts
Inflation slowed from December to January, but remained above the sub-3% growth economists had expected, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Financial infidelity? Over 40% of US adults say they've kept money secrets
Would you consider it cheating if your romantic partner hid a debt, a credit card or other financial secret from you? Over 40% of US adults admitted to keeping money secrets.
Dating app requires users to have credit score of 675 or above to join
The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.
Most parents of adult kids are giving them financial help, study shows
“Among parents who say they helped their children financially in the past year, 36% say doing so has hurt their personal financial situation at least some," Pew writes.
Your tax refund could be bigger this year – here's why
Americans might get a fatter tax refund this year. Here's why.
Hundreds of Hard Eight BBQ employees owed nearly $261,000 in back wages
The U.S. Department of Labor and the owner of Hard Eight BBQ both want to get the word out that there is more than $260,000 in back wages just waiting to be claimed by former employees.
Bread market expected to skyrocket, make big gains by 2027
A research firm predicts that the global bread market will gain $118.37 billion in value by 2027.
Small business owners pessimistic about economy, report shows
It's a three-pronged problem for businesses with a labor shortage, the need to raise wages and inflation all playing a factor.
Dallas Public Library offering free tax assistance at select branches
Having trouble with your taxes? The Dallas Public Library is here to help.
Federal Reserve on track to cut rates this year: What it means for you
Experts have begun forecasting when interest rates may start easing from the strictest levels in two decades. Here’s what they’re saying and what it means for everyday Americans.
These 5 cities have the largest inflation problem: survey
Buyers are more optimistic about homebuying as average monthly mortgage payments drop to their lowest level in years.
Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
$8 million in unpaid wages waiting to be claimed by Texas workers
The clock is ticking for thousands of Texans to claim $8 million in unpaid wages. Here's how you can find out if you are on the list.