How to get a hardship loan

How to get a hardship loan

If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.

If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.

Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA

Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA

Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.

Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year

Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year

If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.

If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.

Mayor Harrell announces proposal to innovate Seattle's industrial and maritime strategy

Mayor Harrell announces proposal to innovate Seattle's industrial and maritime strategy

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to update Seattle’s industrial lands policy with the goal of creating thousands of new career and housing opportunities in the next 20 years.

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to update Seattle’s industrial lands policy with the goal of creating thousands of new career and housing opportunities in the next 20 years.

Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says

Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says

Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.

Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US

Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI

Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI

Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.

Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.

Seniors worry Social Security increase not enough to cover rising costs: Survey

Seniors worry Social Security increase not enough to cover rising costs: Survey

More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.

More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.

You missed the tax deadline. Now what?

You missed the tax deadline. Now what?

The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.

The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.

Gas prices increase as OPEC cuts oil production

Gas prices increase as OPEC cuts oil production

After OPEC announced it intends to decrease production starting in May, gas prices increased, according to AAA’s latest gas prices report.

After OPEC announced it intends to decrease production starting in May, gas prices increased, according to AAA’s latest gas prices report.

Mortgage rates continue to decline: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates continue to decline: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.