Personal Finance

Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.

AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.

Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.

A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and people are making room in their freezers for the holiday's star attraction: the turkey. This year, turkey prices average about $2.08 per pound, according to a new study from FinanceBuzz, which compiled data from grocery stores across the United States. A 15-pound turkey, enough to serve 10 people, will cost around $31.

The IRS has updated its eligibility thresholds and contribution limits for 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts.

A new banking rule would make it easier to switch banks or lenders, but it’s already facing pushback from the financial industry.

Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.

The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.

The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in 19 months last week, driven by a decline in Treasury yields ahead of an anticipated interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

David Rubenstein is well known as the founder of the Carlyle Group, for giving millions of dollars to repair, maintain, and improve D.C. landmarks like the Washington Monument, and most recently, is the new owner of the Baltimore Orioles. But the billionaire philanthropist is also an author. His new book about the American presidency called "The Highest Calling," includes some of the interviews that he conducted with current and former U.S. presidents.

A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.

Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.

Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.