Americans are giving less to charity, poll finds

Americans are giving less to charity, poll finds

Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.

Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.

Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says

Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says

The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.

The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.

Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling

Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling

President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.

President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.

Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you

Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you

The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.

The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.

Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?

Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?

The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.

The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.

Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume

Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume

Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.

Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.

Fed may tighten financial rules after US bank failures, Powell says

Fed may tighten financial rules after US bank failures, Powell says

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank exposed different vulnerabilities that the Fed will likely address through new regulations.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank exposed different vulnerabilities that the Fed will likely address through new regulations.

Here's how to prepare to pay back your student loans once the pandemic payment freeze ends

Here's how to prepare to pay back your student loans once the pandemic payment freeze ends

The Supreme Court may strike down President Joe Biden's student loan plan, which would erase $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year or households that earn less than $250,000.

The Supreme Court may strike down President Joe Biden's student loan plan, which would erase $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year or households that earn less than $250,000.

Here's where homes face the biggest risk for natural disaster

Here's where homes face the biggest risk for natural disaster

Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.

Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.

Cash App issue causes some to be double charged, company says

Cash App issue causes some to be double charged, company says

Cash App said it was notifying customers who were double charged the amount of their transaction and would refund anyone impacted by the issue.

Cash App said it was notifying customers who were double charged the amount of their transaction and would refund anyone impacted by the issue.

Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage

Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage

Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.

Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.

Democratic lawmakers warn of child care crisis with historic federal funding set to expire in September

Democratic lawmakers warn of child care crisis with historic federal funding set to expire in September

A potential crisis is looming for the U.S. child care industry as one of the last pandemic-era funding programs that has helped keep millions of businesses afloat is set to expire in September. Now, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are calling for action to prevent the loss of critical services that millions across the country rely on. 

A potential crisis is looming for the U.S. child care industry as one of the last pandemic-era funding programs that has helped keep millions of businesses afloat is set to expire in September. Now, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are calling for action to prevent the loss of critical services that millions across the country rely on. 

Powell expects more Fed rate hikes because of persistently high inflation

Powell expects more Fed rate hikes because of persistently high inflation

Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.

Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.

Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says

Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says

Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Home prices increased 70 percent more than rent costs: study

Home prices increased 70 percent more than rent costs: study

Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.

Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.