Here's where Americans are being stretched to the limit to buy a home
Homebuyers have seen the cost of buying a home double in the last three years – here's where they paid the most, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors.
IRS Direct File officially launches, offers free tax filing in Washington
The IRS has officially launched its electronic system for filing tax returns, now available in 12 states, including Washington.
IRS Direct File officially launches, offering free tax filing in these 12 states
Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.
Nearly 32 percent of homes sold last quarter were new construction: Redfin
Prospective homebuyers are choosing new construction homes as sellers hold onto their homes, waiting for interest rates to drop.
These 5 states rake in the most Social Security benefits
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
Credit card balances surge past trillion dollar mark as Americans struggle to build savings
Credit card balances surged in the fourth quarter, but new card originations slowed as banks tightened lending standards, according to a recent TransUnion report.
Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
CFPB finalizes rule capping credit card late fees at $8 on average
A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.
Americans in this state are the biggest tax procrastinators: survey
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
US Department of Labor announces $200 million in grants to help build apprenticeship programs
In-demand industries like healthcare, cybersecurity and education are getting millions in funding to develop apprenticeship programs.
North Carolina's insurance rates hike denied, rates in other states still rising
North Carolina's homeowners insurance rates won't go up by the requested 42.2%, but Californians will see their rates rise by 30%, on average.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Here are the billionaires who give away the most money, according to Forbes
These wealthy philanthropists have shared a sizable amount of their fortunes to help others. See who made this year’s list.
Regulator proposes capping credit card late fees at $8, latest in Biden campaign against 'junk fees'
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that banks made roughly $14 billion in credit card late fees a year.
Jeff Bezos dethrones Elon Musk to become the world's richest person again
Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
One man takes on state government and wins after passage of 3 voter initiatives
Three of six conservative-backed ballot initiatives have passed and will be adopted in Washington state after the legislative session on Monday. The fate of the three remaining initiatives will be left to voters on the Nov. 2024 ballot.
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $650M after no ticket matches winning numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $650 million after nobody matched the winning tickets in the drawing Friday night.
Gas prices rise as drivers hit the road for spring break: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.31 per gallon.
Credit card interest rates predicted to fall, but debt remains high
Credit card debt and consumer debt as a whole is growing, but interest rates are predicted to drop this year.
Q4 GDP revised down slightly – here's what that means for interest rates
The BEA lowered it's estimate slightly for the fourth quarter's GDP. However, economic growth remains much stronger than anticipated. Here's what that means for interest rates.