Most cardholders who asked for lower interest rates got them, survey finds
Fewer credit cardholders asked for lower interest rates or waived fees over the past year, but most people who made those requests were successful, according to LendingTree.
Fewer credit cardholders asked for lower interest rates or waived fees over the past year, but most people who made those requests were successful, according to LendingTree.
US credit card debt hits $1.26 trillion as delinquencies rise: What you can do
A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.
A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
These cities have the highest credit card delinquencies in the U.S., study shows
Late credit card payments impact Americans in some capacity, but these areas are dealing with higher rates of delinquency based on data in a recent study.
Late credit card payments impact Americans in some capacity, but these areas are dealing with higher rates of delinquency based on data in a recent study.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Survey reveals Americans' 2 biggest financial regrets
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
Less than a third of Americans approve of how Biden has handled student loan debt
Borrowers with student loans find student loan debt forgiveness important, but not all approve of how loans have been handled.
Borrowers with student loans find student loan debt forgiveness important, but not all approve of how loans have been handled.
Fathers earned 31% more in annual wages than mothers in 2023, study finds
A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.
A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.
Inflation levels remain unchanged in May, brings 2 percent target into focus
Inflation remained relatively unchanged in May, according to the latest inflation report. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Inflation remained relatively unchanged in May, according to the latest inflation report. Here's what that means for interest rates.
50 percent of Americans saving for college don't know about a 529 savings plan: survey
Despite the many advantages 529 savings plans provide, many Americans are not using them as part of the education saving strategy, a recent Edward Jones survey said.
Despite the many advantages 529 savings plans provide, many Americans are not using them as part of the education saving strategy, a recent Edward Jones survey said.
Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says
BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.
BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.
These US cities have the biggest inflation problems, study finds
High inflation continues to impact the economy, and these cities are feeling it the most.
High inflation continues to impact the economy, and these cities are feeling it the most.
71 percent of Americans waiting on interest rate cuts before hunting for homes: survey
Sixty-seven percent of Americans still dream of owning a home, but 71% said they are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before entering the market, according to a recent BMO Financial survey.
Sixty-seven percent of Americans still dream of owning a home, but 71% said they are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before entering the market, according to a recent BMO Financial survey.
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
15 million Americans still harmed by medical debt despite credit agencies' changes
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
Social Security check may be bigger next year. Here's why
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Most common hidden ‘junk fees’ and how much they cost you
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
Most baby boomers heading toward retirement have little saved: study
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Social Security fund gains extra year of solvency – benefits will begin to be reduced in 2035
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.