Medicare, Social Security now expected to run out quicker: See the dates and why
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
PRESSER: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declines to increase interest rates during a news conference.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declines to increase interest rates during a news conference.
Feds make decision on interest rates: What to know
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
DC spends the most per-capita on dining out: study
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in Virginia, Maryland
A new 2025 study from reveals that both Virginia and Maryland are among the top 10 in the nation where residents need the highest salaries to live comfortably—a reflection of the region’s rising costs and high expectations for quality of life.
A new 2025 study from reveals that both Virginia and Maryland are among the top 10 in the nation where residents need the highest salaries to live comfortably—a reflection of the region’s rising costs and high expectations for quality of life.
CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Inflation rose slightly in May, offset by cheaper gas and travel fares
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
Social Security Fairness Act: Where the expanded benefits stand
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Trump’s Tax Bill: How will it affect your money
President Donald Trump’s tax bill has cleared the House and is now making its way through the Senate. Here is a breakdown of how these changes could affect your finances, according to FOX Business.
President Donald Trump’s tax bill has cleared the House and is now making its way through the Senate. Here is a breakdown of how these changes could affect your finances, according to FOX Business.
Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
Here are the states where people have the highest income in 2025, study
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.