Browsing: Personal Finance

The Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in more than three years is likely to increase borrowing costs for many consumers, particularly those carrying variable-rate debt…

Americans’ 401(k) balances reached a record high in the second quarter of 2026, new data shows. The average 401(k) balance climbed to a record $155,800 in…

Some Americans may think saving $1,000 in just a matter of months is out of reach, but personal finance expert Jade Warshaw says they may be…

Student loan defaults are up to a record high, with 9.5 million borrowers in default, meaning they are more than 270 days behind on loan payments,…

The Federal Reserve is keeping rates steady at its targeted range of 4% to 4.25% and is waiting to see how President Donald Trump’s administration’s tariffs…

Americans have trillions of dollars of wealth locked up in their homes, and passing it on at death can get messy quickly. The typical way of…

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” cleared the House and is making its way through the Senate.  Still, critics point out the bill, which is over…

Using “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) has become increasingly common in recent years as people look to split up and finance purchases they make.  According to…

Retirement account balances dipped in the first quarter due to stock market turbulence. Still, people kept socking away money for their retirement, according to new data…

Managing one’s finances can be challenging, especially when faced with conflicting — and often wrong — information fed to people, especially on social media.  Buying into…