Here's how much it costs to own a dog or cat in 2026
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
Is cheap gas bad for your car?
As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.
As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.
Record number of Americans dissatisfied with their pay, survey shows
Americans are pulling back on job searches even as dissatisfaction with pay and career prospects worsens, according to recent survey data.
Americans are pulling back on job searches even as dissatisfaction with pay and career prospects worsens, according to recent survey data.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
More parents having fewer kids due to rising costs, survey reveals
Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.
Parents say raising kids is getting more expensive, forcing many into debt and even changing how many children they plan to have, according to a survey.
Fed holds rates steady in Powell’s possible final chair meeting — What comes next?
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.6% for the third consecutive meeting but indicated it may cut rates in the coming months.
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.6% for the third consecutive meeting but indicated it may cut rates in the coming months.
Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’
A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.
A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.
Side hustles pay more than ever — but fewer Americans are taking them on
A new LendingTree survey finds that while fewer Americans are taking on side hustles, those who do are earning more than ever.
A new LendingTree survey finds that while fewer Americans are taking on side hustles, those who do are earning more than ever.
Capital One $425M settlement approved: Here's who qualifies for payments
Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts without notifying customers of the option for higher yields.
Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts without notifying customers of the option for higher yields.
IRS: Tax refunds are up this year; here's how much
Tax refunds are surging above past averages. Here's what to know.
Tax refunds are surging above past averages. Here's what to know.
5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year
Tax season is closing soon, and here are 5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.
Tax season is closing soon, and here are 5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.
Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
Credit card interest rate cap could reduce access for over 100 million Americans, analysis finds
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
Retirement 'magic number' jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Americans carry $1.79M in lifetime debt as US total hits record $18.4 trillion, analysis finds
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
These US cities have the highest debt delinquency rates in 2026, new data shows
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
Texas ranks among top 15 most stressed states in new study
The state leads the nation in job security, but high stress levels are fueled by the second-longest average workweeks and low credit scores.
The state leads the nation in job security, but high stress levels are fueled by the second-longest average workweeks and low credit scores.
The $10,000 car loan tax deduction: Here's who qualifies and how to claim it
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.