This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning
The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.
The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.
US inflation: Economists explain why consumer prices are rising
For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.
For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.
Biden administration ‘looking at every tool in arsenal’ to address gas price hike
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Higher educational achievement increases homeownership chances, study shows
A new study shows that higher education is helping millennials become homeowners, even amid rising student debt.
A new study shows that higher education is helping millennials become homeowners, even amid rising student debt.
How to decide if you need flood insurance for your home
Do you own or rent a home in an area with elevated flood risk? Here's how to decide if you need to take out a separate flood policy.
Do you own or rent a home in an area with elevated flood risk? Here's how to decide if you need to take out a separate flood policy.
Home values have soared over the last year
People are using their home equity to pay off other debt. Is that a good idea? Dan Roccato weighs in.
People are using their home equity to pay off other debt. Is that a good idea? Dan Roccato weighs in.
How will the jump in prices impact your pocket book
Prices are rising at the fastest rate in three decades. So what is causing this inflation? Phil Flynn with the Price Futures Group explains.
Prices are rising at the fastest rate in three decades. So what is causing this inflation? Phil Flynn with the Price Futures Group explains.
Fed to begin tapering its assets, economists say it will send interest rates higher
The Federal Reserve announced after its November meeting that it will begin tapering its economic stimulus. Here's what that could mean for interest rates.
The Federal Reserve announced after its November meeting that it will begin tapering its economic stimulus. Here's what that could mean for interest rates.
Student loan forgiveness memo: Expert says Biden has authority to cancel student debt
The White House recently released a memo about canceling debt for federal student borrowers, but the text was heavily redacted. Here's what one expert thinks that means.
The White House recently released a memo about canceling debt for federal student borrowers, but the text was heavily redacted. Here's what one expert thinks that means.
Holiday shoppers plan to spend more money in 2021 after 2 years of decline, TransUnion finds
Many consumers are planning on spending more money this holiday shopping season amid supply chain issues. Here's how consumer behavior may change the way you finance holiday expenses.
Many consumers are planning on spending more money this holiday shopping season amid supply chain issues. Here's how consumer behavior may change the way you finance holiday expenses.
Stimulus check for Social Security recipients? Why a senior citizens group says it's urgent
The Senior Citizens League sent a letter to Congress, urging it to issue a fourth stimulus check of $1,400 to Social Security beneficiaries.
The Senior Citizens League sent a letter to Congress, urging it to issue a fourth stimulus check of $1,400 to Social Security beneficiaries.
US consumer prices jumped 6.2% in past year, highest inflation rate since 1990
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Home prices surge another 18% annually in September, CoreLogic says, but gains expected to slow
Home prices continue to hit new highs, rising 18% annually in September. However, these gains are expected to slow in the year ahead.
Home prices continue to hit new highs, rising 18% annually in September. However, these gains are expected to slow in the year ahead.
Here is the No. 1 question borrowers facing foreclosure should ask, according to a mortgage expert
Homeowners who are struggling financially have options. Here is the top question they should ask when in this situation.
Homeowners who are struggling financially have options. Here is the top question they should ask when in this situation.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
Why is Social Security running out of money?
If no action is taken, Social Security could run out of funds by 2033. Here's why, and what you can do if you need more funds.
If no action is taken, Social Security could run out of funds by 2033. Here's why, and what you can do if you need more funds.
Gen Z consumers are driving the credit industry rebound, TransUnion report finds
The youngest generation of consumers are leading the way in new credit originations, according to TransUnion. Here's how to choose the right credit card company and build better spending habits.
The youngest generation of consumers are leading the way in new credit originations, according to TransUnion. Here's how to choose the right credit card company and build better spending habits.
Chicago pastor to spend 100 days in tent to raise money for new community center
Chicago's 'Rooftop Pastor" is getting ready to do it all over again.
Chicago's 'Rooftop Pastor" is getting ready to do it all over again.
Paid leave, immigration, tax changes added to $1.75T Biden bill
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.