Social Security: Without reform, retirees could lose this much in annual benefits, report says
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
1 in 3 Americans declining wedding invites due to cost, survey finds
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
Americans turn to sausage as economic pressures persist, survey finds
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Where Trump, Harris stand on easing childcare costs
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
Kroger, other retailers charging fees for 'cash back' at registers
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
Here's how much long-term renters spend on average, and most affordable states for renters
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
Poverty and infant mortality falls among Michigan children, but so did reading skills, latest report shows
The pandemic had a range of impacts on children, from more available federal money that lifted kids out of poverty to keeping them out of the classroom and disrupting their learning.
The pandemic had a range of impacts on children, from more available federal money that lifted kids out of poverty to keeping them out of the classroom and disrupting their learning.
Report: Millennials have gained wealth faster than their parents did at same age
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fed to cut interest rates next month - with consequences for debt, mortgages, auto loans, and more
The chair of the Federal Reserve announced Friday that rates will start coming down next month - and even steeper rate cuts are possible afterwards.
The chair of the Federal Reserve announced Friday that rates will start coming down next month - and even steeper rate cuts are possible afterwards.
Michigan's new minimum wage - here's what it could go up to as state seeks clarification
The high court's monumental decision reviving the Wage Act will have big implications for the minimum wage next year.
The high court's monumental decision reviving the Wage Act will have big implications for the minimum wage next year.
Gen Z cynical about future as majority call cost of living the number one election issue
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
The most and least affordable metros to raise kids, and one state parents should avoid: Report
An analysis by Creditnews Research detailed the most and least affordable metropolitan areas in the United States to raise a family amid high inflation.
An analysis by Creditnews Research detailed the most and least affordable metropolitan areas in the United States to raise a family amid high inflation.
Inflation eases in July, but these cities are dealing with the worst of it: Study
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years.
Inflation fell in July to the lowest level in more than three years.
2025 Social Security COLA increase: What we know
Social Security recipients are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits next year and here’s what you need to know.
Social Security recipients are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits next year and here’s what you need to know.
Cash App settlement: How to submit a claim for up to $2,500
If you’ve used Cash App in the last six years, you may be eligible for up to $2,500 as part of a class-action settlement over security breaches.
If you’ve used Cash App in the last six years, you may be eligible for up to $2,500 as part of a class-action settlement over security breaches.
Some Americans to receive rare second Social Security payment in August
Here's why some Social Security recipients will receive two checks in August.
Here's why some Social Security recipients will receive two checks in August.
Americans owe record $1.3 trillion in credit card debt
Credit card debt has reached record levels in the U.S., a troubling sign that consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to cover everyday costs.
Credit card debt has reached record levels in the U.S., a troubling sign that consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to cover everyday costs.
Economist urges Fed to meet 'now' to cut rates as stocks tumble: It's a 'frightening time'
Economist Stephen Moore urged the Federal Reserve to address falling commodity prices and shift from inflation concerns to deflation, while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a potential rate cut if inflation cools, amidst a market meltdown driven by recession fears.
Economist Stephen Moore urged the Federal Reserve to address falling commodity prices and shift from inflation concerns to deflation, while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a potential rate cut if inflation cools, amidst a market meltdown driven by recession fears.
Wall Street tumbles Monday amid global fears of U.S. economy slowing
The S&P 500 was down by 3.1% in morning trading, coming off its worst week in more than three months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 956 points, or 2.4%, as of 10:10 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite slid 4%.
The S&P 500 was down by 3.1% in morning trading, coming off its worst week in more than three months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 956 points, or 2.4%, as of 10:10 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite slid 4%.