Feds make decision on interest rates: What to know

Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.

Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know

The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump touts $1,000 'Trump accounts' for babies born in US

The plan builds on the concept of “baby bonds," which some cities have introduced to minimize wealth gaps.

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.

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.

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.

Home listings soared to record $700 billion in April, report shows

More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.

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.

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.