Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Inflation rose slightly in May, offset by cheaper gas and travel fares
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
Social Security Fairness Act: Where the expanded benefits stand
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
Here are the states where people have the highest income in 2025, study
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
IRS tax refund: Here's when you can expect your payment
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
Here's what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most, researchers say
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
Social Security June payment schedule: Here’s when recipients will get their checks
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.