Wage growth is doing something odd in 2025 — the last time it happened was around the Great Recession
A "Now Hiring" sign hangs in the window of a hair salon in the Greater Boston town of Medford, Massachusetts,...
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'Job hugging' has replaced job-hopping, consultants say, as workers cling to current roles
Martin Barraud | OJO Images | Getty ImagesThe so-called great resignation has become the "great stay." But experts say workers...
Mortgage rates have made a 'substantial improvement,' economist says — here’s what to know
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesMortgage rates have been declining, making conditions favorable for some homeowners to refinance,...
Here’s the inflation breakdown for July 2025 — in one chart
Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesInflation held steady in July as price declines for staples like groceries and gasoline helped offset...
This year’s top 10 colleges for financial aid, according to The Princeton Review
For the first time, the total cost of college this year is nearing or crossing the $100,000 threshold at several...
Travel card benefits are 'getting harder to maximize,' analyst says. What to know before you apply
Oleksandra Yagello | Moment | Getty ImagesAs some popular travel credit cards boost annual fees and amend benefits, experts say...
Cash's decline gives buskers the blues, but apps keep the green flowing
Natalia Paruz, who serenades straphangers with her musical saw, isn't getting the tips she used to.That was clear on a...
Using my phone as a Paris guidebook cost me $50 — here's how to save on your bill when traveling abroad
Alina Rudya/bell Collective | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesI didn't think much of my daily cell phone use during a vacation...
EV sales soar as Trump axes $7,500 tax credit: 'People are rushing out' to buy, analyst says
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty ImagesConsumers are racing to buy electric vehicles before a fast-approaching deadline to claim tax...
Imposter scams cost older adults $700 million in 2024, FTC finds: Some victims are ‘clearing out' their 401(k)s
10'000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesCriminals are increasingly pilfering the retirement and other financial accounts of older Americans via...
Trump signs order allowing alternative assets like cryptocurrencies, private equity in 401(k)s
U.S. President Donald Trump waves from the roof of the West Wing of the White House as he takes a...
This is the 'No. 1 reason' to buy the early boarding upgrade, travel expert says
A record number of passengers flew in 2024.Izusek | E+ | Getty ImagesSouthwest Airlines, once known for its first-come, first-served...
‘The eye of the hurricane’: Why the U.S. job market has soured, economists say
Ozgur Donmaz | Photodisc | Getty ImagesThe U.S. job market has been showing signs of a gradual weakening. But new...
Emergency funds are a 'security blanket' for 401(k) savings, Vanguard researcher says. Here's why
Ingwervanille | Moment | Getty ImagesSetting aside money in a rainy-day fund can bolster households' retirement prospects down the road,...
Even many high-earning Americans don't feel wealthy. Here's why
About 14% of all U.S. households make $200,000 or more per year, according to 2023 Census data.But a significant salary...
Beauty is an ‘insidious force in women’s financial lives,’ says 'Rich Girl Nation' author — here's how to overcome it
Katie Gatti TassinCourtesy: Katie Gatti TassinThere are many unique hurdles that women face when it comes to money, such as...
Why 22 million people may see a 'sharp' increase in health insurance premiums in 2026
Me 3645 Studio | Moment | Getty ImagesRepublicans gave a roughly $4 trillion tax cut to Americans in the so-called...
'YOLO'-buying EVs: As $7,500 tax credit ends, consumers may rush to cash in. Here's how to get a good deal
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's signature on his so-called big beautiful bill was a death blow...
Trump's 'big beautiful bill' slashes CFPB funding: What it means for you
A view of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in Washington. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty ImagesA massive tax...
39-year-old pays $460 in rent for a luxury condo in Chiang Mai, Thailand–take a look inside
Shao Chun Chen moved from Singapore to Thailand in November 2024.Courtesy of Shao Chun ChenWhen Shao Chun Chen was laid...
