Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way

The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.

Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Changes made in social security checks
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Millions of seniors will now get a slight boost in their monthly social security checks but some believe the announcement made on Thursday by the Social Security Administration doesn't go far enough to help with inflation. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more on the story.

Jackpot! $1.76B Powerball ticket sold in California

The winning ticket for the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history was purchased in California.

Home insurance prices increased nearly 25 percent: Policygenius

Home insurance costs have increased due to natural disasters and inflation pressures. But there are ways to save on homeowners insurance policies.

Jobs offering student loan assistance more than double: study

With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.

Housing inventory remains painfully low as shortage persists

The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.

Grab or wait? Consumer tips for Amazon Prime deal days
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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."

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.

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
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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.