These 5 states rake in the most Social Security benefits
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
Cities where Americans are under the most financial stress
WalletHub ranked 100 cities to determine which was populated with residents experiencing the highest levels of financial stress.
WalletHub ranked 100 cities to determine which was populated with residents experiencing the highest levels of financial stress.
Some Americans will receive a second Social Security check this week – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will receive two checks this week.
Here's why some Social Security recipients will receive two checks this week.
Some student loan forgiveness programs are set to end this year – here’s what to do if this affects you
The Fresh Start, on-ramp and IDR repayment adjustments are all ending their enrollment periods this year.
The Fresh Start, on-ramp and IDR repayment adjustments are all ending their enrollment periods this year.
Tooth fairy payouts plummet 1st time in 5 years, dental poll finds
Delta Dental surveyed 1,000 parents of children between 6 and 12 and found that inflation is hurting tooth fairy payouts.
Delta Dental surveyed 1,000 parents of children between 6 and 12 and found that inflation is hurting tooth fairy payouts.
Tips for simplifying your saving strategy
Rod Griffin, senior director of public education and advocacy for Experian joins Good Day Chicago, with a look into which of the latest saving strategy trends work best and which you should skip.
Rod Griffin, senior director of public education and advocacy for Experian joins Good Day Chicago, with a look into which of the latest saving strategy trends work best and which you should skip.
Tax refunds: Free calculators, direct deposit, remote work, and everything else you need to know
It’s tax season and Americans across the country are preparing their returns. Here’s what you need to know about checking your refund status, getting your money back quickly, and making sure you don’t miss any important deadlines.
It’s tax season and Americans across the country are preparing their returns. Here’s what you need to know about checking your refund status, getting your money back quickly, and making sure you don’t miss any important deadlines.
Dating app requires users to have credit score of 675 or above to join
The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.
The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.
Americans falling behind on credit card payments. Here's why
New data from the Federal Reserve Bank in New York shows that an increasing number of Americans are falling behind on their credit card payments.
New data from the Federal Reserve Bank in New York shows that an increasing number of Americans are falling behind on their credit card payments.
From financial infidelity to financial freedom
A new study found that 42% of couples have kept a financial secret from their partner. Brian Preston, host of The Money Guy Show, has tips on achieving financial freedom with your spouse.
A new study found that 42% of couples have kept a financial secret from their partner. Brian Preston, host of The Money Guy Show, has tips on achieving financial freedom with your spouse.
Your tax refund could be bigger this year – here's why
Americans might get a fatter tax refund this year. Here's why.
Americans might get a fatter tax refund this year. Here's why.
Practical tips for lowering your bills
Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch breaks down helpful tips for cutting the costs of your bills.
Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch breaks down helpful tips for cutting the costs of your bills.
Illinois taxpayers face key changes as filing season enters second week
We're one week into tax filing season, and taxpayers are facing some key changes.
We're one week into tax filing season, and taxpayers are facing some key changes.
IRS tax changes for 2024, what to know
We are one week into the tax filing season, and whether you plan to file your tax return early or prefer to wait a while before filing, reviewing key tax changes that may affect your tax bill is essential.
We are one week into the tax filing season, and whether you plan to file your tax return early or prefer to wait a while before filing, reviewing key tax changes that may affect your tax bill is essential.
Trump-era tax cuts poised to expire soon, meaning you could face steeper taxes
The expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Dec. 31, 2025, will essentially mean that many Americans will be forced to pay anywhere between 1% to 4% more in taxes unless certain provisions are extended or made permanent.
The expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Dec. 31, 2025, will essentially mean that many Americans will be forced to pay anywhere between 1% to 4% more in taxes unless certain provisions are extended or made permanent.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
New way to file federal tax return for free
The IRS is offering a new option to filed your federal tax return for free this year. They are launching Direct File for eligible Americans.
The IRS is offering a new option to filed your federal tax return for free this year. They are launching Direct File for eligible Americans.
IRS begins accepting tax returns starting today
Today marks the first day the IRS begins accepting and processing 2023 tax returns.
Today marks the first day the IRS begins accepting and processing 2023 tax returns.
Tax season kicks off with some changes
It's officially tax season. The IRS has rolled out a few tweaks this year to account for higher-than-normal inflation last year.
It's officially tax season. The IRS has rolled out a few tweaks this year to account for higher-than-normal inflation last year.
Americans living paycheck to paycheck
More than half of Americans said they would not be able to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, according to a recent survey. Economic analyst Mark Hamrick has some tips on how to build up an emergency savings account.
More than half of Americans said they would not be able to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, according to a recent survey. Economic analyst Mark Hamrick has some tips on how to build up an emergency savings account.