Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns

Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.

McDonald's menu hikes: McDouble up 168%, McChicken 200% in 10 years

McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.

More Americans to qualify for Social Security under new SNAP rule

The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.

Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says

The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.

Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds

Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

A recent GOBankingRates study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

More newlyweds opting for a 'mini-moon'– here's why

The need for fun and relaxation after the wedding day is leading more newlyweds to choose shorter getaways as an alternative to traditional honeymoons.

Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping

A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.

Whopping 78% of aspiring homeowners say they can’t afford the American dream

Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, a new survey found – but that a vast majority of Americans say they simply can’t afford it.

Your Social Security COLA increase could be bigger than expected next year

Social Security recipients are on track to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year that is bigger than previously expected after inflation accelerated for the third month in a row.

High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month

Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.

Tax Day 2024: States with highest and lowest taxes revealed

The tax deadline is on April 15, but what you owe can vary significantly based on the state that you live in.

Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed data

All stages of credit card delinquency — 30, 60 and 90 days past due — rose during the fourth quarter of 2023 to the highest level since 2012, when the Fed began tracking the data.

'Subscription creep': How much it's costing you and how to stop it

Managing the array of consumer options can be daunting as expenses grow, especially when subscriptions are forgotten; here are strategies to track surplus subscriptions.

March inflation breakdown: What prices are rising the fastest?

Here is a breakdown of where Americans are seeing prices rising and falling the fastest as they continue to wrestle with sticker shock.

3 in 4 Americans think tipping has gotten out of control, survey finds

Most Americans are getting tired of tipping and admit they only do it because they feel like they have to, according to a recent survey by WalletHub.