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Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

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.

December 17, 2025 5:45am EST
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

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.

November 26, 2025 7:10am EST
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows

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.

November 14, 2025 11:40am EST
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check

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.

November 11, 2025 3:44pm EST
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know

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?

November 7, 2025 12:14pm EST
Credit card delinquency rates are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows

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.

November 6, 2025 3:37pm EST
Credit limits have dropped the most in these states for 2025, data shows

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.

October 29, 2025 4:26pm EDT
Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows

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.

October 2, 2025 11:03am EDT
Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options

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.

September 19, 2025 12:22pm EDT
These are Americans' top financial regrets -- and what to do about them

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.

August 20, 2025 7:33am EDT
Cities where Americans are adding the most debt in 2025, according to data

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.

August 15, 2025 3:14pm EDT
These cities have the most debt collection accounts in 2025, study finds

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.

August 7, 2025 12:58pm EDT
Paying off credit card debt in these states will take the longest, study finds

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.

July 22, 2025 2:49pm EDT
Trump reportedly plans order to open 401(k)s to private markets: What it means for your retirement

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.

July 17, 2025 7:46pm EDT
1 in 4 credit card debtors believes they will never be free of debt

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.

July 16, 2025 7:40am EDT
These cities have the highest credit card delinquencies in the U.S., study shows

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.

July 2, 2025 1:55pm EDT
How much money you need to retire in your state – without Social Security

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.

June 20, 2025 3:55pm EDT
Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback

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.

April 28, 2025 5:31pm EDT
What's driving Americans' record-high credit card debt? Annual survey reveals answers

What's driving Americans' record-high credit card debt? Annual survey reveals answers

Industry analysts warn that carrying a credit card balance is a slippery slope.

April 16, 2025 2:54pm EDT
Judge scraps Biden-era rule capping credit card late fees: What to know

Judge scraps Biden-era rule capping credit card late fees: What to know

A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.

April 16, 2025 10:52am EDT
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