Man chooses "cheapest option" for home improvement job and soon regrets it
Nick wanted to replace some of the flooring in his house and was quoted $5,000, $3,000 and $1,500 by three contractors.
Social Security benefits sent to nearly 200,000 new people
More people received benefits from the agency in April than in March, data from the Social Security Administration showed.
Tax-free items for millions ahead of hurricane season
Taxes will be lifted on a variety of hurricane readiness items between May 24 and 26th
Social Security payment of $4,873 to go out this week
Retired Americans are paid monthly by the Social Security Administration.
Trio of remote Scottish islands for sale—with own tavern and lighthouse
The islands have a rich history that dates back to the time of Robert the Bruce, while animal visitors include seals, puffins and sharks.
IRS issues final reminder on $1 billion in tax refunds
Almost 1 million Americans are owed money by the IRS for unclaimed historic tax refunds, the government agency has said.
Millennials are rapidly getting richer
Under-40s have enjoyed remarkable economic recovery in recent years, a new report has found.
Americans prepare to keep working through retirement
Sixty-three percent of respondents told an Allianz study they would likely continue working at least part-time during their retirement.
Is the economy as bad as Americans think?
Even though the U.S. economy has been doing well, according to experts, many Americans think the opposite. Are they right?
Americans in one state to get $1,300 payment this month
May 16 is the last day Alaskan residents will earn their Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) for this year.
Gen Z left out of Biden's student debt relief
The Department of Education has not included Gen Z in most of the student loan relief options available to federal borrowers.
Woman refusing to give brother childcare at "disrespectful" rate backed
The woman had been caring for their 10-month-old nephew with the expectation she would be paid a set fee—but her brother had other ideas.
Man's response to finding out wife ran up half-a-million in debt applauded
The man took over the running of their accounts after noticing they were "frequently overdrawn," and what he discovered left him horrified.
When are May 2024 Social Security payments coming?
Millions of Social Security payments will be made in May—but when is yours coming?
Social Security cuts backed for some Americans
Swing state voters support the trimming of benefits for higher earning Americans, according to a poll.
I sacrificed for my son's tuition—student loan forgiveness is a bitter pill
It's disheartening to witness calls for blanket student loan forgiveness from those who may not have faced the same sacrifices.
Texas' $500 monthly payments suddenly halted
The Texas Supreme Court paused the program after a challenge from the state's Attorney General.
Why Credit Is Key to Financial Health for Many This Year
Financial wellness plays a critical role in our overall well-being.
Map shows states where people could see water bills increase
Two states are proposing a water bill increase for some customers.
New mortgage rate spike threatens California housing market
Freddie Mac's weekly average as of April 18 rose above 7 percent for the first time this year.
California's electric bills are about to get more expensive
Many residents have quickly come out in opposition to the upcoming price hike.
Major property tax reform under threat in one state
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is determined to bring down property taxes by nearly half.
Man reducing work to pay wife less child support after divorce applauded
The father-of-two decided to stop working crazy hours to pay for vacations and a huge house, and focus on what matters.
Map shows states where homeowners are desperately trying to sell houses
Data suggests that Florida is seeing an uptick of homeowners who are motivated to sell.
Americans' savings hit grim milestone
Households' personal savings rate has slowed, according to Wells Fargo economists.
Mortgage payments hit all time highs
Elevated mortgage rates are making the monthly home loan payments expensive.
Some Americans to receive $1,312 direct payment within days
Annual checks will be distributed to some permanent residents of Alaska on April 18.
These 3 states are the most behind on their bills
Wyoming, Texas and Montana lead the nation with collection accounts, according to WalletHub.
California homebuyers see huge price difference on house types
Los Angeles fixer-uppers save buyers up to $690,000 after renovation, highlighting potential benefits despite high input costs.
IRS offers help to Americans filing taxes
Centers will open across the U.S. on Saturday where help will be available for tasks including making payments, authenticating identity and adjusting accounts.