Personal Finance

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.

Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.

It’s hard for the holidays to be the most wonderful time of the year when your finances are tight. In a Fox 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck looks at some ways to help you still afford them and dodge some debt.

It was a monster day on Wall Street as the Dow reacted to the election of Donald Trump by climbing 1,508 points. The tech-heavy NASDAQ Index was up by more 544 points.

The IRS has updated its eligibility thresholds and contribution limits for 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts.

A new banking rule would make it easier to switch banks or lenders, but it’s already facing pushback from the financial industry.

Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.

The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.

The IRS has announced higher standard deductions for U.S. taxpayers in 2025, allowing them to shield more income from taxation.

Americans appear to be feeling more worried about mounting credit card debt, according to the New York Fed’s September 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations.

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.