Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey

Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey

Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.

Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is back

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is back

Oscar Mayer says the Frankmobile is toast. The Wienermobile rides again.

Oscar Mayer says the Frankmobile is toast. The Wienermobile rides again.

Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour

Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour

Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens. 

Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens. 

Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year

Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year

The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.

The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.

Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024

Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024

The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.

The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.

Lyft adds new safety feature for women and nonbinary drivers, riders

Lyft adds new safety feature for women and nonbinary drivers, riders

The goal of the new service is twofold, Lyft says: It’s meant to both increase safety and encourage more women and nonbinary people to drive for Lyft.

The goal of the new service is twofold, Lyft says: It’s meant to both increase safety and encourage more women and nonbinary people to drive for Lyft.

Johnson & Johnson ditching script logo after 130 years

Johnson & Johnson ditching script logo after 130 years

The health care and pharmaceutical giant will gradually phase out the cursive script logo on its branding and products.

The health care and pharmaceutical giant will gradually phase out the cursive script logo on its branding and products.

Map: Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in each state

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.

Medicare Part D drug prices increase more than 200 percent on average: AARP

Medicare Part D drug prices increase more than 200 percent on average: AARP

The average price of 25 prescription brand name drugs with the highest Medicare D spending increased by 226%, AARP reported. But provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to lower the costs of Medicare coverage for retirees.

The average price of 25 prescription brand name drugs with the highest Medicare D spending increased by 226%, AARP reported. But provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to lower the costs of Medicare coverage for retirees.

Intuit fires back at FTC judge who said company used 'deceptive advertising' for TurboTax

Intuit fires back at FTC judge who said company used 'deceptive advertising' for TurboTax

A Federal Trade Commission judge ruled against Intuit on Friday, finding the company engaged in deceptive advertising by offering customers "free" tax preparation with TurboTax.

A Federal Trade Commission judge ruled against Intuit on Friday, finding the company engaged in deceptive advertising by offering customers "free" tax preparation with TurboTax.

Shopping on an impulse is derailing American budgets – here's how to take control

Shopping on an impulse is derailing American budgets – here's how to take control

Almost 56% of U.S. consumers said they had a spending plan, but 49% said that impulse purchases had caused financial stress, according to the survey by You Need a Budget.

Almost 56% of U.S. consumers said they had a spending plan, but 49% said that impulse purchases had caused financial stress, according to the survey by You Need a Budget.

What's today’s lowest mortgage rate? Look at today's shorter terms | September 11, 2023

What's today’s lowest mortgage rate? Look at today's shorter terms | September 11, 2023

Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances.

Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances.

Gen Zers credit card balances grow the fastest: TransUnion

Gen Zers credit card balances grow the fastest: TransUnion

Overall card balance surged to a record high of $963 billion in the second quarter — Gen Zers debt represented the most significant share of this growth, according to TransUnion.

Overall card balance surged to a record high of $963 billion in the second quarter — Gen Zers debt represented the most significant share of this growth, according to TransUnion.