Here is how you can avoid a tax refund shock next year

Here is how you can avoid a tax refund shock next year

Next year’s tax refund shouldn’t be a shock to Americans if they take stock of their income taxes mid-year, according to Jackson Hewitt.

Next year’s tax refund shouldn’t be a shock to Americans if they take stock of their income taxes mid-year, according to Jackson Hewitt.

These are the most affordable states to buy a home

These are the most affordable states to buy a home

A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.

A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.

Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey

Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey

Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.

Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.

Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey

Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey

Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.

Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.

Gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend: AAA

Gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend: AAA

The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.

The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.

Home price growth reaches highest level since last year: Redfin

Home price growth reaches highest level since last year: Redfin

Home prices increased 2.6% from last year, Redfin reported. And a lack of housing inventory could be placing barriers to homeownership and driving up prices. Still, the Fed's doubts over a possible recession may fuel a housing rebound.

Home prices increased 2.6% from last year, Redfin reported. And a lack of housing inventory could be placing barriers to homeownership and driving up prices. Still, the Fed's doubts over a possible recession may fuel a housing rebound.

Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey

Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey

Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.

Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.

Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?

Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?

After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.

After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.

Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says

Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says

The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.

The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.

Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

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.

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.

Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle

Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle

President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.

President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.

Kids learn financial literacy thanks to new comic book

Kids learn financial literacy thanks to new comic book

A new comic book, “Sammy The Saver,“ aims to teach children the value of saving and budgeting. 

A new comic book, “Sammy The Saver,“ aims to teach children the value of saving and budgeting. 

Student loans: More than half of borrowers say they may miss a payment

Student loans: More than half of borrowers say they may miss a payment

Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.

Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.