Grab or wait? Consumer tips for Amazon Prime deal days
Amazon Prime Deal Days begin today, marking the start of a season of savings as other retailers gear up for early Black Friday sales; consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares insights on what to buy now and what to wait for.
Here's how borrowers who can't make student loan payments can avoid defaulting
The 12-month student loan on-ramp period will help struggling borrowers from suffering the worst consequences of missed, late, or partial payments, according to a recent Harvard University Employee Credit Union blog.
Domino's launches 'emergency pizza' program: Free pizza when needed
Domino's is now giving customers the opportunity to take part in a new "emergency pizza" program for those times when it's most "needed."
Social Security COLA update is coming: What retirees need to know
Social Security recipients may get a smaller COLA increase in 2024.
Dwayne Johnson apologizes over Maui wildfire fund donation request
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is responding to backlash he received after asking his social media followers to donate to his Maui wildfire fund this summer.
Will oil and gas be impacted due to war in Israel? Expert weighs in
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused oil and gas prices to surge last year.
Hardee's employees accused of stealing from customers to bail out jail inmates
Fast-food workers at a Hardee's in Michigan City, Indiana, stand accused of embezzling funds from customers to facilitate the release of jail inmates.
Social Security cuts: Retirees could face more than $17,000 in annual benefits losses
Social Security could run out of money to make full benefits payments in 2033, spurring as much as $23,000 in benefits cuts for retirees, a study found. Here’s what you need to know.
Homebuyers: Mortgage rates surge
Bad news for homebuyers! Mortgage rates have surged to a 23 year high and the average interest rate on a 30 year fixed home loan is now 7.5 percent, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
Powerball jackpot now fourth largest in history after no winners Saturday night
The Powerball jackpot is now the world's fourth-largest lottery prize.
Forbes 400 richest Americans: 45 Texas billionaires made the list, here's who
Of the 400 richest people in America, according to Forbes, 45 of them are from the Lone Star State! Find out who they are and where their money's coming from.
Forbes 400 richest Americans: See all the multi-billionaires who live in your state
With a net worth of $251 billion, Elon Musk topped the list for the second year in a row.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.4B as prize continues to grow – and so do the taxes the winner will owe
Wednesday's drawing was the 33rd consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since the Powerball was last won on July 19.
Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
Home ownership costs skyrocket, leaving the American Dream out of reach for many
A new report says 99% of the nation’s largest counties are less affordable than they have been historically - and people are spending more than a third of their income on owning a home.
Dollars and Sense - Cutting down student loan payments and more
Want to cut down your student loan payments? How about your auto insurance? We'll show you how. Plus the best dates to save money booking your holiday travel and how to get paid for playing video games.
Biden administration gears up for second attempt to cancel federal student loans
The Department of Education is planning to hold meetings in two weeks to discuss how to provide debt relief to federal student loan borrowers.
TxTag's big bills spark outcry among Texas drivers
Drivers in Texas are outraged over sky-high toll road bills, reaching as much as $69,000, with complaints ranging from charges for sold vehicles to unexpected late fees?Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan digs into the issue and shares one family's resolution.
Car insurance cost rises 17%: Here are some factors that can help lower your bill
Insurance premiums have increased by 17% over the past 12 months, but drivers can use some cost-reducing strategies to lower those premiums, according to a recent Experian report.
Fear over Social Security's future pushes Americans to claim benefits early: survey
Most Americans understand Social Security, but concern over its future is pushing many to claim retirement benefits early, a recent Schroders survey said.