Best ways to tackle debt after the holidays
Now that Christmas has come and gone, we’re starting to plan for those financial goals and the realization comes: we might’ve overspent on Christmas this year.
Social Security faces growing shortfall: Benefits could drop by 23% by 2033
If Congress does not act, Social Security benefits could be cut by nearly a quarter within eight years.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
Credit card delinquency rates are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Not paying your credit card bills on time can affect your finances and residents in some states are having to manage this expense more compared to others, a new report details.
Credit limits have dropped the most in these states for 2025, data shows
Credit limits are shrinking nationwide. Here's where the steepest drops are, according to new data.
Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
These are Americans' top financial regrets -- and what to do about them
Some of the top reasons people had a financial regret were not saving early enough for retirement, taking on too much student loan debt and credit card debt.
Cities where Americans are adding the most debt in 2025, according to data
Climbing out of debt can be a tough barrier to overcome, and residents in these cities have seen the size of their debt grow significantly in a short amount of time based on findings in a new study.
These cities have the most debt collection accounts in 2025, study finds
Residents in these areas are facing challenges paying off debt which is resulting in their accounts going to collection agencies. See the list.
Paying off credit card debt in these states will take the longest, study finds
Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.
Trump reportedly plans order to open 401(k)s to private markets: What it means for your retirement
Financial firms already developing new investment products in anticipation of the executive order.
1 in 4 credit card debtors believes they will never be free of debt
A new survey finds 23% of credit card debtors believe they’ll never be debt-free, with most citing emergency expenses and everyday costs as the main cause.
These cities have the highest credit card delinquencies in the U.S., study shows
Late credit card payments impact Americans in some capacity, but these areas are dealing with higher rates of delinquency based on data in a recent study.
How much money you need to retire in your state – without Social Security
With Social Security's future uncertain, the amount of money to retire comfortably varies substantially by state. Here’s where your area ranks.
Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.