Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
Cost-of-living concerns leading 40% of Gen Z to work multiple jobs: survey
The number of people working multiple full-time jobs hit an all-time high in August 2022.
The number of people working multiple full-time jobs hit an all-time high in August 2022.
What is ‘cash stuffing’ and how does it work?
Here's what you need to know about the trendy "cash stuffing" trend.
Here's what you need to know about the trendy "cash stuffing" trend.
Number of new American business applications hits an all-time high
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, the highest of any year on record.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, the highest of any year on record.
TurboTax customers to receive checks in $141 million settlement
The company was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were tricked into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns — despite being eligible for free tax services.
The company was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were tricked into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns — despite being eligible for free tax services.
Airbnb renews push for renting single rooms costing average of $67 per night
The company said Wednesday that it's rolling out a new Airbnb Rooms offering in which guests share space with the owner.
The company said Wednesday that it's rolling out a new Airbnb Rooms offering in which guests share space with the owner.
How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact credit card debt, auto loans
The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate yet again in its drive to cool inflation, a move that will directly affect most Americans.
The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate yet again in its drive to cool inflation, a move that will directly affect most Americans.
First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase
San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.
San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.
Restart of federal student loan payments may be around the corner
The student loan payment freeze dates to early 2020.
The student loan payment freeze dates to early 2020.
73% of American Millennials living paycheck-to-paycheck, financial report shows
Faced with high prices and interest rates, consumers have begun reining in their spending.
Faced with high prices and interest rates, consumers have begun reining in their spending.
Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says
Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.
Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.
US workers now expect almost a $76,000 salary to start a new job, data shows
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
You need to make this much to be 'middle class' in Texas
In one North Texas city, you are middle class even if you make $190,004.
In one North Texas city, you are middle class even if you make $190,004.
The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds
In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.
In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.
US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.
Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year
If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.
If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.
Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US
Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
More Americans taking 'side hustles' to make ends meet
In today's expensive world, many Americans are turning to side hustles to make ends meet. From pet-sitting to food delivery, people are taking on extra work to pay for unexpected expenses and to gain disposable income.
In today's expensive world, many Americans are turning to side hustles to make ends meet. From pet-sitting to food delivery, people are taking on extra work to pay for unexpected expenses and to gain disposable income.