Politics Aug 04 Vast majority of U.S. adults are stressed about grocery costs, AP-NORC poll finds Only 14% say it's not a source of stress, underscoring the pervasive anxiety most Americans continue to feel about the cost of everyday essentials.
Economy Apr 04 Feeling queasy about the stock market? Think twice before selling, financial advisers say The huge swings rocking Wall Street and the global economy may feel far from normal. But, for investing at least, drops of this size have happened throughout history. Here's what experts advise investors young and old to consider.
Nation Apr 04 How Trump’s latest tariffs could affect your personal spending Economists say consumers foot the bill from these kind of trade actions and stress the far-reaching impacts that U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs will have on goods sourced from around the world.
Nation Jun 19 Overdue credit card debt is the highest its been in more than a decade. Here’s what to do if you’re at risk Seriously overdue credit card debt is at the highest level in more than a decade, and people 35 and under are struggling more than other age groups to pay their bills.
Health Jun 18 AP-NORC poll: Majority of Americans favor forgiving medical debt According to the survey, about half of Americans say it’s extremely or very important for the U.S. government to provide debt relief for those who have yet to pay off medical treatments.
Economy Apr 10 Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says The new required pricing labels are modeled on nutritional labels and are meant to help consumers comparison shop and avoid junk fees.
Politics Jan 28 Most Americans say they pay ‘too much’ and see poor value in taxes, AP-NORC poll shows A majority of taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return, according to a new poll from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC…
Economy Jan 17 New regulation proposed by Biden administration would limit overdraft fees at big banks to as low as $3 Under the proposal, banks would have to show how much it costs for them to run overdraft services, or instead charge a benchmark fee that could be as little as $3.
Economy Oct 27 AP-NORC poll: Many Americans say their expenses are outpacing earnings this year For most Americans, household debt has either risen in the last year or has not gone away.
Politics Jun 30 What the Supreme Court ruling against student loan forgiveness means for you The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.