Social Security retirement trust fund may be depleted in 2032, new trustees report finds
A sign for the U.S. Social Security Administration is seen outside its headquarters in Woodlawn, Md., on Thursday, March 20,...
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Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has a 'double taxation' trap for top earners, tax experts say
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Student loans are easier than ever to get discharged in bankruptcy. You should still try these 5 alternatives first
The student loan delinquency rate has hit nearly 25%, according to a 2026 report by The Century Foundation. But borrowers...
At least 3.5 million people have lost food stamp access as Trump's 'big beautiful bill' cuts take effect, analysis finds
Cars line up outside a food pantry in North Carolina, April 3, 2026.Lindsey Nicholson | UCG | Universal Images Group...
A record number of Americans are funding Roth IRAs — here’s how to open one
More Americans are saving for retirement through individual retirement accounts than ever before. New data from Fidelity shows IRA contributions...
More monthly auto loan payments are above $1,000, and most are not for luxury models
In a country where big trucks are a big deal, those pickups and SUVs represent a big percentage of auto...
This federal program trains older workers. The Trump administration wants to cut it
A sign for the Senior Community Service Employment Program at the AARP Foundation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, May 18, 2017.Laurie Kellman...
Here's the inflation breakdown for April 2026 — in one chart
Fuel prices are displayed on a sign as customers fill their vehicles at a gas station in Miami, April 13,...
Why one of the nation's largest auto lenders isn't worried about high vehicle prices or 'forever loans'
Used cars are offered for sale at a dealership on July 11, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesThe...
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is in June. Get a $150 Amazon gift card and extra rewards with the right credit card
For the first time in five years, Amazon's Prime Day sale will take place in June. The company evaluates Prime...
Trump Accounts could allow direct stock donations down the road: Reports
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on Trump Accounts at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Jan. 28, 2026.Brendan Smialowski...
Airfare amid Iran war: Buy now or wait out the conflict? Experts weigh the risks
Travelers in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, March 1, 2026.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg |...
Some young Americans scale back dating as costs and apps add pressure, survey shows
For many young Americans, dating is becoming as much about finances as it is romance.Half of single Americans surveyed said...
Wealth, millionaire tax push spreads to more states — but the trend presents a 'challenge,' expert says
Tax The Rich political rally hosted by the Democratic Socialists of America and featuring Senator Bernie Sanders, March 29, 2026,...
Trump officials give mixed guidance on grad school debt under new student loan cap: Financial aid group
A Department of Education sign is displayed outside of their federal student aid office on May 18, 2025 in Washington,...
What a looming jet fuel shortage could mean for summer travel
Looming jet fuel shortages could throw a wrench into Americans' summer travel plans, especially for people flying overseas on international...
There's an 'art' to writing AI prompts for personal finance, MIT professor says
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesMany Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for financial advice.But getting good or bad advice...
Why the stock market is hitting records despite Iran war
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on April 16, 2026. NYSEU.S. stocks climbed to record highs on Wednesday...
Trump Accounts for kids now total 5 million, and 1.2 million can get $1,000 seed money, Bessent says
About 5 million children have been signed up for Trump Accounts, and 1.2 million of them are eligible for a...
U.S. Postal Service seeks hike in price of first-class mail stamps to 82 cents in July
A US Postal Service (USPS) post office is near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, on Feb....
