Mom admits she keeps kids' birthday and Christmas money—but there's a twist
Courtney Colombo insists on taking the money gifted to her kids' by relatives rather than let them spend it on toys.
Retirement warning for generation of "silver squatters"
Pre-retirees do not have enough savings by age 55 to see them through their later years, a survey has found.
Student loan update: Supreme Court could raise payments for 3 million
Alaska, South Carolina and Texas filed a lawsuit on Tuesday asking the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mortgage market takes a turn for buyers
Inflation fell in June raising the prospect of the Federal Reserve cutting rates sooner rather than later.
Woman refusing to pay 20% tip for a sandwich applauded: "Out of hand"
The woman said she told a member of staff: "I do not tip where I have to stand to order my food, get my own drink, and clean up after myself."
Family has painting on wall for decades, learns it's worth 6 figures
The valuable piece came perilously close to being given away for free until a dramatic late intervention from the original owner.
Man shocked to see car insurance price increased 25 percent
If you get into an accident considered your fault, Bankrate estimates the average cost of car insurance to be $3,299 yearly.
California mayor blasts plan to help migrants buy houses
El Cajon mayor Bill Wells has spoken out about the costs undocumented migrants cause his county.
Student loan interest rates updated for 2024, 2025
Student loan rates have hit a 16-year high for those borrowing from the federal government.
Social Security update: Payments of up to $4,873 to go out this week
Tens of millions receive Social Security retirement benefits—but not everyone is paid on the same day.
Student loan update: Millions of borrowers aren't paying
Finance expert Michael Ryan told Newsweek that "the cost of living has skyrocketed, but wages haven't kept pace. Many borrowers are barely treading water."
America's biggest bank issues new warning
Customers could pay more for everyday banking services with new rules likely to go into effect.
Workers delivering $4,600 couch caught doing unthinkable on doorbell cam
Customer Ryan Houchin was stunned when he saw what they did, but he had a theory as to why it may have happened.
People in California can't afford their credit card bills
Cities like Chula Vista and San Francisco show an increase in credit card delinquencies.
Woman follows internet tip to save on plane ticket—it doesn't go to plan
"When it comes to booking flights, timing is everything," a travel expert says.
Map shows states offering home rebates
New York has been the first state to make the rebates available to those who implement specific home energy efficiency upgrades.
Mom of 3 explains why she's charging her kids for rent, food and utilities
Milly wants her kids to have "an understanding about paying bills" having gone through the toughest of times herself growing up.
Reason bride fired childhood friend as maid of honor cheered—"privilege"
The bride and her maid of honor became embroiled in a heated argument about the cost of the latter's dress.
Miami's home prices are plunging
The prices of a house in Florida's famous city dropped 11 percent in May, according to Realtor.com.
News home sales collapse under weight of high mortgage rates
New home sales fell 11 percent in May, according to government data.
Gen Z is judging millennials' money habits
The younger generation, which spans from age 12 to 27, has grown up in a slightly different world than their millennial counterparts.
Retirement warning issued to millions of middle-aged Americans
The median savings of 55-year-olds are well under what is needed to see a person through retirement.
Social Security update: payments of up to $4,873 to go out today
Millions of Social Security recipients are paid each month, with the final batch for June 2024 being issued today.
The Social Security rules force us into a risky gamble on SSI
I'd heard enough stories of SSI to be nervous. My parents rose from poverty. Will I bring us back there?
Gen X Has a Debt Problem
Those aged between 44 to 59 years old owe the most out of all the generations, according to LendingTree.
California city sees home prices soar
San Diego saw a 10 percent gain, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index.
Moms could receive $1,000 a month in city initiative
The pilot scheme is designed to help address infant mortality rates.
These cities have the highest credit card debt
Across the country, Americans owe $1.26 trillion in credit card debt, which would translate to roughly $10,500 per household.
Social Security update: payment of $4,873 goes out this week
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries can look forward to a payout this week.
Donald Trump raises alarms for top financial group
The economy is likely to remain a top issue for voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.