More than 1 in 4 US adults have no emergency savings, survey finds

With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.

If you owe the IRS estimated taxes, Monday is the deadline

Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.

Here's who's hiring teens this summer –  and which jobs pay the most

Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.

Here's what annoys people most about tipping, according to new survey

Tipping in the U.S. has become somewhat of a hot-button issue, according to a new survey. And one practice in particular annoys customers the most.

Michigan AG warns of persistent Venmo scam plaguing consumers

Where people take their money, scammers are sure to follow and the peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile apps like Venmo are one of the biggest sources of transactions between friends and family.

Michigan Supreme Court denies request to place minimum wage proposal on 2024 ballot

The canvassers that decides what issues can go onto the ballot declined to certify the proposal, which led to the group backing the effort to sue the board.

IRS’ free Direct File program to become permanent, expand to more states

The IRS’ Direct FIle, a free online tool that allows taxpayers to file directly to the agency, will expand starting in the 2025 tax season.

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.

Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey

Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.

Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices

A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.

Chipotle customers claim filming gets bigger portions amid portion size controversy

Chipotle customers are claiming that filming employees results in larger portions amid ongoing complaints about reduced portion sizes and high food prices.

Retirement account balances hit highest level since 2021; how does yours compare?

A new analysis by Fidelity Investments found Americans' retirement account balances are the highest they have been in more than two years, thanks to two key factors.