Side hustles pay more than ever — but fewer Americans are taking them on
A new LendingTree survey finds that while fewer Americans are taking on side hustles, those who do are earning more than ever.
A new LendingTree survey finds that while fewer Americans are taking on side hustles, those who do are earning more than ever.
Capital One $425M settlement approved: Here's who qualifies for payments
Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts without notifying customers of the option for higher yields.
Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts without notifying customers of the option for higher yields.
5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year
Tax season is closing soon, and here are 5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.
Tax season is closing soon, and here are 5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.
Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
Credit card interest rate cap could reduce access for over 100 million Americans, analysis finds
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
Americans carry $1.79M in lifetime debt as US total hits record $18.4 trillion, analysis finds
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
These US cities have the highest debt delinquency rates in 2026, new data shows
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
Texas ranks among top 15 most stressed states in new study
The state leads the nation in job security, but high stress levels are fueled by the second-longest average workweeks and low credit scores.
The state leads the nation in job security, but high stress levels are fueled by the second-longest average workweeks and low credit scores.
Tax scams on the rise in 2026: What you need to know
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
Keeping your financial resolutions for 2026
We're already one month into the new year and so far nine out of ten Americans may have already dropped their New Year's resolutions. Keeping your goals on track can be difficult, especially when it comes to your finances. Whether you're hoping to get out of debt, set some retirement goals, or just looking to save more money, it can seem impossible. Joining us to keep your long-term goals on track in 2026 is president and CEO Cathy DeWitt Dunn from DeWitt and Dunn Financial Services.
We're already one month into the new year and so far nine out of ten Americans may have already dropped their New Year's resolutions. Keeping your goals on track can be difficult, especially when it comes to your finances. Whether you're hoping to get out of debt, set some retirement goals, or just looking to save more money, it can seem impossible. Joining us to keep your long-term goals on track in 2026 is president and CEO Cathy DeWitt Dunn from DeWitt and Dunn Financial Services.
Are new cars becoming a luxury item in America?
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Treasury confirms rollout of car loan tax break for US-assembled cars
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
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.
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.
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.
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.