Raising a child is getting more expensive, especially in these 5 states
Raising a child is more pricey now than it was several years ago, but the issue is particularly glaring in these areas in the U.S.
More than a quarter of Americans admit to skipping meals due to skyrocketing grocery costs: Report
26% of respondents claimed they purchased unhealthy foods for themselves or their families because of inflation.
Soaring insurance rates drive auto insurance shopping rates higher: report
Shopping rates for new auto insurers climbed in January and February 2024, rebounding from a dip in the previous quarter.
When the Fed considers cutting interest rates, what does the central bank look at?
The Federal Reserve's June meeting tackles interest rates amid stubborn inflation. With borrowing costs at 5.25% - 5.5%, the Fed seeks stability. They'll analyze jobs, spending, and real estate. Despite mixed job growth and steady retail sales, growth has slowed to 1.3%, with inflation at 3.4%. No rate cuts expected yet.
Nearly two-thirds of middle-class Americans say they're 'struggling financially': poll
A majority of middle-class Americans are “struggling financially” and expect that to continue for the rest of their lives, according to a new poll.
Hurricane season: Tips for purchasing flood insurance policies
Hurricane season is just beginning and it is recommended many homeowners consider applying for flood insurance as NOAA predicts a busy season.
Mortgage rates fall but only slightly as home prices continue rising
Home prices may still be up, but mortgage rates dipped down to just below 7% this week.
Here's who gets tipped the most and least, survey says
Here’s a look at who is getting tipped the most and least in 2024, based on a new survey about the tipping habits among adults in the U.S.
22% of retirement-age Americans are still working; these states have the most
Despite the number of Americans who are 65 and older decreasing from 2022 to 2024, it’s still double what it used to be almost 40 years ago.
Has tipping gone too far? 1 in 3 Americans think so
A new survey shows that many Americans have a negative view about tipping culture. Here’s a look where consumers are tipping at in 2024.
Here's what annoys people most about tipping, according to new survey
Tipping in the U.S. has become somewhat of a hot-button issue, according to a new survey. And one practice in particular annoys customers the most.
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
Harris County Commissioners vote unanimously to raise minimum wage for certain workers
Harris County Commissioners have raised minimum wage to $15 dollars an hour for county contract workers, to match the pay of county employees.
CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't
The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.
You could earn real money working at IKEA's new virtual store in Roblox
IKEA is accepting applications for the new roles today through Sunday, June 16.
States with the best and worst economies in 2024
Where did your state rank in WalletHub’s list of the best and worst economies?
Child care costs are now rising at twice the rate of inflation, report finds
“The child care crisis, which was simmering prior to the pandemic, has come to a boil," the new report stated.