Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey

A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.

Social Security reform would restore full benefits to public workers

Reform to provisions designed to even the playing field between workers who paid Social Security and public sector workers who don't but benefit from a pension program could cost as much as $150 billion.

Turkey prices drop 22%: Experts share tips for affordable Thanksgiving

The escalating trend in food prices over recent years is no secret. The question arises: how can you host a Thanksgiving dinner without straining your budget? 

Paper check fraud is on the rise: What to know

While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.

Mortgage rates dip further and could be the break homebuyers need: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.44% for the week ending Nov. 16, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown

The temporary spending bill, which ensures the government remains open until after the holidays, does not include any wartime aid for Ukraine or Israel, nor does it offer humanitarian funding for Palestinians.

US Postal Service records whopping $6.5 billion net loss for 2023

The U.S. Postal Service has posted a $6.5 billion net loss for fiscal year 2023 with operating revenue falling by $321 million.

Flat October inflation leaves consumer prices unchanged

Consumer prices held steady in October as prices remained the same as the month before, and on an annual basis, prices rose 3.2% in October, a deceleration from the 3.7% growth in September.

Record number of Americans moving to disaster prone areas

Despite recent natural disasters, places known for climate risk are becoming popular destinations for homeowners.

Credit card balances grow $48 billion in the third quarter: NY Fed

Credit card balances spiked by $154 billion year over year, notching the most significant increase since 1999, according to the New York Fed.

Where are mortgage rates headed amid easing inflation? Experts weigh in

Tuesday’s new report from the Labor Department showed that prices either fell or rose more slowly across a broad range of goods including housing.

US consumer inflation eased in October, driven by cheaper gas, cars and airfares

Inflation in the United States slowed last month in a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are continuing to cool the consumer price spikes that have bedeviled consumers for the past two years.

Homebuying to remain slow through 2023: agent survey

High mortgage rates and home prices may keep homebuyers on the sidelines through 2023, a survey found. But you can still find the best mortgage rate by comparing your options.

Alarming number of Americans fall deeper into credit card debt each month: survey

Americans owe more than $5,000 in credit card debt on average and in times of high inflation and rising interest rates, they are relying on credit cards more than ever before. But there are ways to pay off debt quickly.