Gas prices on downward slide, further price drops likely: AAA
A downward trend in national gas prices persists ahead of holiday travel. Tepid demand and a low cost for oil are bringing drivers relief at the pump, according to AAA.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in your state
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Map: Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in each state
Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.
Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says
Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Student loan payments will resume in October, Education Department confirms
Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.
6 tips to save $100 a week and put it toward savings
How to overcome inflation and regain control of your finances
These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
What happens when you close a credit card?
Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.
What makes you 'middle class' in Detroit? Here's how much money you need to earn
Out of U.S. big cities, Detroit has one of the lowest middle class income limits.
How much money you need to make to be 'middle class' in Michigan
SmartAsset looked at income data from the Census Bureau to determine the middle class income thresholds for the 100 largest U.S. cities, along with each state's threshold. Here's what you need to earn to be considered middle class in Michigan and Detroit.
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.
As inflation persists, Americans choosing money over love, staying in relationships for financial dependency
A new survey found nearly a quarter of coupled Americans reported staying in their current relationships due to financial dependency.
Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed
During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.
Gas prices hold steady despite market turmoil: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas held steady at $3.46, even as oil prices plunged to levels not seen since August 2021, AAA said.
Swiss bank cash shortage announcement should not be reason to panic, says expert
“This should not be a financial crisis unless we the people, make it one," he said.