Budgeting around the holidays can help minimize debt
More than half of Americans are carrying a balance on their credit cards from month to month. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shares budgeting strategies ahead of the holidays.
More than half of Americans are carrying a balance on their credit cards from month to month. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shares budgeting strategies ahead of the holidays.
Rising childcare costs squeeze family budgets
Rising childcare costs are forcing American families to reduce spending and dip into savings, particularly for those earning between $100,000 and $250,000, leading to financial concerns and impacting family budgets.
Rising childcare costs are forcing American families to reduce spending and dip into savings, particularly for those earning between $100,000 and $250,000, leading to financial concerns and impacting family budgets.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
School districts to blame for higher property tax bills: Cook County treasurer
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas breaks down a new report that gives us a closer look at Cook County's $1.8 million tax property bills and why school districts may be chiefly responsible.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas breaks down a new report that gives us a closer look at Cook County's $1.8 million tax property bills and why school districts may be chiefly responsible.
Biden shares new proposals to protect Americans' retirement savings
President Biden is sharing some new proposals aimed at helping protect Americans' retirement savings. The White House says the new regulations would make a difference for those rolling over 401(k)s to IRAs. Rebekah Castor takes a look at the pros and cons.
President Biden is sharing some new proposals aimed at helping protect Americans' retirement savings. The White House says the new regulations would make a difference for those rolling over 401(k)s to IRAs. Rebekah Castor takes a look at the pros and cons.
Cook County property owners expected to pay more taxes this year
Most Cook County homeowners will have larger property tax bills this year, according to a recent report from the Cook County Treasurer's office.
Most Cook County homeowners will have larger property tax bills this year, according to a recent report from the Cook County Treasurer's office.
Money moves to fatten your wallet this fall
Consumer finance expert Andrea Woroch breaks down some money moves that could make strong financial sense this fall.
Consumer finance expert Andrea Woroch breaks down some money moves that could make strong financial sense this fall.
Car payment struggles plague Americans buying new vehicles
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato talks about the challenging car industry and certain pitfalls that buyers are running into in the market.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato talks about the challenging car industry and certain pitfalls that buyers are running into in the market.
Inflation to bump Social Security pay in 2024
Inflation may be cooling, but not ending and that means monthly Social Security payments will get a bump in the new year.
Inflation may be cooling, but not ending and that means monthly Social Security payments will get a bump in the new year.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.73B for Wednesday?s drawing
After 35 straight drawings without a big winner, Powerball players will have a shot Wednesday at a near-record jackpot worth an estimated $1.73 billion.
After 35 straight drawings without a big winner, Powerball players will have a shot Wednesday at a near-record jackpot worth an estimated $1.73 billion.
Student loan repayment: Strategies for graduates facing the financial clock
The clock has run out - for now - and it?s time for millions of college graduates to pay up. Their first student loan payment in about three years is due Oct. 1. That?s because the government no longer has them on hold due to the pandemic.
The clock has run out - for now - and it?s time for millions of college graduates to pay up. Their first student loan payment in about three years is due Oct. 1. That?s because the government no longer has them on hold due to the pandemic.
Student loan repayment: Strategies for graduates facing the financial clock
The clock has run out - for now - and it’s time for millions of college graduates to pay up. Their first student loan payment in about three years is due Oct. 1. That’s because the government no longer has them on hold due to the pandemic.
The clock has run out - for now - and it’s time for millions of college graduates to pay up. Their first student loan payment in about three years is due Oct. 1. That’s because the government no longer has them on hold due to the pandemic.
How a government shutdown could affect student loan payments
With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.
With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.
How to spot a student loan scam
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down telltale signs that you may be falling victim to a student loan scam.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down telltale signs that you may be falling victim to a student loan scam.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in your state
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Data reveals states with the highest credit card debt
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Map: Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in each state
Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.
Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.
Durbin pushes lawmakers to pass Credit Card Competition Act
Lawmakers are once again pushing to make credit card use easier for consumers and retailers. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin urged other lawmakers on Wednesday to pass the Credit Card Competition Act.
Lawmakers are once again pushing to make credit card use easier for consumers and retailers. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin urged other lawmakers on Wednesday to pass the Credit Card Competition Act.
Student loan payments resume for first time since pandemic
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze breaks down what you need to know as student loan payments resume.
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze breaks down what you need to know as student loan payments resume.
How to save money on back-to-school shopping
Discount and dollar stores are a must-have for parents looking to save money during their back-to-school shopping.
Discount and dollar stores are a must-have for parents looking to save money during their back-to-school shopping.