Infant care costs roughly 10% of a family's annual income in nearly all states, study finds
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
'90s fitness guru lost multimillion-dollar empire, delivered for Uber Eats in ‘desperation’
Susan Powter's financial downfall after building a fitness empire was due to the mismanagement of her fortune. The '90s fitness guru claimed she delivered for Uber Eats.
Susan Powter's financial downfall after building a fitness empire was due to the mismanagement of her fortune. The '90s fitness guru claimed she delivered for Uber Eats.
New plan would cancel student loans for those with financial hardships
Student loan borrowers who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship could see their student loan debt erased under a new proposal.
Student loan borrowers who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship could see their student loan debt erased under a new proposal.
Social Security: It'll be harder to qualify for retirement benefits starting in 2025 — what to know
It will become slightly harder to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement next year amid a change related to the value of a work "credit."
It will become slightly harder to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement next year amid a change related to the value of a work "credit."
As the business world changes, MSU adapts its curriculum for the future workforce
The goal of the business college's reworked lesson plans is ensure graduating seniors are hirable right after getting their diploma.
The goal of the business college's reworked lesson plans is ensure graduating seniors are hirable right after getting their diploma.
IRS announces higher standard deductions for 2025
The IRS has announced higher standard deductions for U.S. taxpayers in 2025, allowing them to shield more income from taxation.
The IRS has announced higher standard deductions for U.S. taxpayers in 2025, allowing them to shield more income from taxation.
A growing share of Gen Z adults don't think they'll retire: only 20% are saving for it
America's youngest adult generation is projected to live longer than previous generations, but few of them are preparing for a traditional retirement.
America's youngest adult generation is projected to live longer than previous generations, but few of them are preparing for a traditional retirement.
Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
A closer look at how Trump's economic plan could impact inflation
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate inflation if he returns to office, but economists warn that his proposed policies, including high tariffs, mass deportations, and interference with the Federal Reserve, could worsen the issue.
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate inflation if he returns to office, but economists warn that his proposed policies, including high tariffs, mass deportations, and interference with the Federal Reserve, could worsen the issue.
Tax extension deadline on Oct. 15: What to know about filing late returns
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
Some Social Security recipients will get two payments in November. Here's why
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive an additional check in November due to how the payment schedule is lined up.
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive an additional check in November due to how the payment schedule is lined up.
Social Security COLA 2025: Recipients to receive 2.5% increase next year
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was announced on Thursday. Here’s what to know.
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was announced on Thursday. Here’s what to know.
HBO filmmaker believes he found bitcoin's creator, whose identity has been unknown
The identity of bitcoin's inventor has been a mystery, but the creator of a new HBO documentary believes he may have uncovered the person's identity.
The identity of bitcoin's inventor has been a mystery, but the creator of a new HBO documentary believes he may have uncovered the person's identity.
Here’s how much money is needed to be considered middle class in every state
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Some Pyrex buyers could be eligible for a refund from the FTC
Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Bill Gates no longer among 10 wealthiest billionaires in the world: Here’s who made list
This is the first time Bill Gates has fallen out of the world’s top ten richest people since 1991.
This is the first time Bill Gates has fallen out of the world’s top ten richest people since 1991.
Will the election impact your 401(k)? Here’s what to know
Election years can raise anxiety about the future – including your retirement savings.
Election years can raise anxiety about the future – including your retirement savings.
Disneyland announces $50 kids ticket offer for limited time only
The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.
The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.
Port strike panic buying? Costco toilet paper frenzy making the rounds on social media
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
Michigan's new minimum wage: How much rates will increase each year
The state released its full schedule for increases to the minimum wage through 2028. Here's how much it will rise over the next four years.
The state released its full schedule for increases to the minimum wage through 2028. Here's how much it will rise over the next four years.