Social Security check may be bigger next year. Here's why
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
Most common hidden ‘junk fees’ and how much they cost you
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
IRS warns thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution for filing false returns
The IRS warned on Tuesday that thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution if they filed false tax returns for high refunds.
The IRS warned on Tuesday that thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution if they filed false tax returns for high refunds.
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
King County Council votes to raise minimum wage to $20 an hour
"One job should be enough to cover basic needs like rent and groceries."
"One job should be enough to cover basic needs like rent and groceries."
Here's how much you need to earn to live 'comfortably' in the Seattle-Tacoma area
Rising rents and other expenses continue to rise in Washington state, so how much does it really cost to live comfortably in the city? Here's a breakdown.
Rising rents and other expenses continue to rise in Washington state, so how much does it really cost to live comfortably in the city? Here's a breakdown.
New vehicles are becoming more affordable as vehicle loan interest rates decline
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
Most baby boomers heading toward retirement have little saved: study
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Top summer jobs for teens and how much they pay
Teens have various summer job options, from camp counselor to lifeguard, with opportunities to earn significant wages, as employers plan to add 1.3 million jobs for teenagers this season, according to financial experts.
Teens have various summer job options, from camp counselor to lifeguard, with opportunities to earn significant wages, as employers plan to add 1.3 million jobs for teenagers this season, according to financial experts.
Melinda French Gates to resign from the Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates announced Monday that she is stepping down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Melinda French Gates announced Monday that she is stepping down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Reports: McDonald's planning $5 meal deal to win back customers
McDonald's is reportedly introducing a $5 meal deal in an effort to attract customers deterred by recent price increases.
McDonald's is reportedly introducing a $5 meal deal in an effort to attract customers deterred by recent price increases.
Planet Fitness hiking new membership prices for first time since 1998
Planet Fitness is raising its membership prices following a period of market testing and weaker financial performance, while also planning to test higher prices for its premium Black Card membership amidst a challenging economic environment.
Planet Fitness is raising its membership prices following a period of market testing and weaker financial performance, while also planning to test higher prices for its premium Black Card membership amidst a challenging economic environment.
More Americans to qualify for Social Security under new SNAP rule
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
Social Security fund gains extra year of solvency – benefits will begin to be reduced in 2035
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.
High-end California market Erewhon selling ice balls for $32
Erewhon Market in Los Angeles has sparked debate and attention with its new $32 bag of specialty ice, a product that aligns with the store's reputation for premium-priced items like $20 raw milk and $19 smoothies.
Erewhon Market in Los Angeles has sparked debate and attention with its new $32 bag of specialty ice, a product that aligns with the store's reputation for premium-priced items like $20 raw milk and $19 smoothies.
A $400 red pineapple? Meet this rare designer fruit from Costa Rica
Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.
Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.
'$16 burger': Viral 1996 ad predicts today’s high cost of living
Ongoing high inflation has caused the price of many goods including food, vacations, houses and cars to surge in price.
Ongoing high inflation has caused the price of many goods including food, vacations, houses and cars to surge in price.
Nearly half of all homeowners concerned weather-related events will raise their homeowners insurance rates
Weather-related events in states like Texas, Colorado and Arizona are causing double-digit rate hikes for homeowners.
Weather-related events in states like Texas, Colorado and Arizona are causing double-digit rate hikes for homeowners.