Personal Finance

Americans will get a fresh look at inflation Wednesday morning when the federal government releases July's Consumer Price Index, a closely watched report that could influence interest rates, mortgage costs and financial markets. The July ... more

Iran war tensions are adding new pressure to an already strained U.S. economy. Rising oil prices, higher borrowing costs, and stubborn inflation are making everyday expenses harder to manage. Economists warn Americans should not expect ... more

Mortgage rates today are holding just under the 6% mark, offering buyers and homeowners renewed breathing room. The latest data shows meaningful improvement compared with mid-2025 highs. For anyone shopping or refinancing, timing matters more ... more

Stimulus checks remain a hot search topic, but there is no confirmed plan to send new payments in 2025. Despite viral claims and misleading posts, Congress has not approved any new federal stimulus checks. Federal ... more

Mortgage rates remain elevated to start the week. These high borrowing costs continue to slow the U.S. housing market. Now, the Federal Reserve is showing official concern. This signals a potential shift in policy that ... more

If your auto insurance bill has felt stubbornly high, there's good news on the horizon. After years of relentless price hikes, many major auto insurers are finally starting to cut their rates, fueling a record-breaking ... more

As of Monday, August 11, 2025, average U.S. mortgage rates remain steady, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.5% and the 15-year fixed at 5.5%, according to Zillow Home Loans. Adjustable-rate options, such as the ... more

Recent fundraising emails from President Donald Trump’s political team claim supporters could receive “tariff rebate checks”—but the promise is completely false. The misleading message, disguised as a “poll,” actually redirects users to a donation page ... more

High hospital delivery costs and soaring child care expenses have landed New York among the worst states in the country to have a baby, according to a new report from WalletHub. Despite ranking 15th overall ... more

A newly introduced Senate bill could provide millions of Americans with tariff rebate checks of up to $2,400 per family, using revenue collected from import taxes under the Trump administration’s trade policies. What is the ... more

Retirement in America just got more complicated. The Social Security Administration has implemented another shift in the full retirement age (FRA)—a move that affects millions of older Americans counting on benefits as a primary income ... more

American retirees are growing increasingly alarmed over the future of their Social Security benefits, as new reports warn of a 24% cut by 2032 and widespread dissatisfaction mounts over current payments struggling to keep pace ... more

A new report from WalletHub ranks New York as the 19th most financially distressed state in the nation, as Americans continue to grapple with debt, delinquencies, and stagnant credit health. The study, released Wednesday, uses ... more

Americans saving for retirement can contribute more to their 401(k) accounts in 2025, as the IRS has raised the elective deferral limit to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. But the bigger story may be ... more

U.S. stock futures are under pressure Monday as Wall Street reacts to escalating global trade tensions and prepares for a pivotal week of inflation data and corporate earnings. U.S. futures retreat as tariffs rattle markets ... more

The 119th Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill in early-July, and President Donald Trump signed it into law shortly after, enacting a comprehensive legislative package focused on tax reform, health care restructuring, and entitlement ... more

Stock futures climbed modestly Wednesday morning, July 9, with investors digesting a barrage of tariff announcements from President Donald Trump and bracing for the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes later today. Dow futures rose 71 points ... more

Mortgage rates remain elevated heading into mid-July, with the average 30-year fixed rate standing at 6.625% as of July 9, 2025, according to Zillow Home Loans. Buyers considering a home purchase or refinance should evaluate ... more

President Donald Trump’s administration is pushing to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. If enacted, the proposed rules could disqualify thousands of borrowers based on their employer’s affiliations—especially nonprofits and public institutions that ... more