New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
Inflation drops in December – will the Fed slow interest rate hikes in 2023?
Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.
Here's when you can start filing your 2022 tax return
Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.
Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save
The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 20-year rates are the lowest available at 6 percent | Jan. 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 12, 2023, which are down from Tuesday.
Here's how much the average household owes in debts
Over the past year, nearly 30% of Americans say their overall debt has increased.
US inflation slows to 6.5% over past 12 months, easing some pressure
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation in four decades is gradually waning.
Biden: Easing inflation 'giving families some real breathing room'
Inflation eased to 6.5% in December compared with 12 months earlier.
FTX Trading bankruptcy: Customer, creditor information will remain concealed
The judge presiding over the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading is allowing the company to maintain a veil of secrecy over the names of individual customers and creditors.
10-year fixed private student loan rates fall to lowest levels in five weeks
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Secure 2.0 Act helps savers nearing retirement boost catch-up contributions
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.
IRS issues tax refunds to 12M who qualified for tax break on 2020 unemployment benefits
The IRS said that it has issued tax refunds to millions of Americans who overpaid taxes on their unemployment benefits during the first year of the pandemic.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $1.35 billion, 2nd largest in game history
The grand prize also comes with an estimated $707.9 million cash option after no ticket matched all six numbers on Tuesday night. Here’s when the next drawing occurs.
Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1.1 billion jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with an estimated $568.7 million cash option. Here's when the next drawing happens.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
Good news: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates dive below 7 percent | Jan. 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 10, 2023, which are down from last Friday.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Secure 2.0 Act will require companies to auto enroll workers into 401(k) plans
Companies that offer 401(k) plans will be required to automatically enroll their employees beginning in 2025.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.