Politics Dec 19 White House website mysteriously streams personal finance YouTube creator By Associated Press
Economy Dec 15 Is the 30% rule for rent still relevant? Here's what experts think For most "everyday people," the 30% rule remains useful, but it comes with several caveats, experts say. By Hannah Grabenstein
Economy Oct 31 How does a Federal Reserve rate cut affect your finances? 4 things to know While the rates consumers pay to borrow money aren’t directly linked to this rate, shifts affect what you pay for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and other financial products. By Cora Lewis, Associated Press
Economy Oct 24 Social Security recipients will get an average increase of $56 per month The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, agency officials said Friday. By Associated Press
Nation Sep 18 What to know about the Fed's rate cut and mortgage rates Hoping that mortgage rates will keep dropping following the Federal Reserve's first rate cut since last year? Don't bank on it. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Jun 05 Should you use a buy now, pay later loan? Here's what to know By Tim McPhillips Buy now, pay later programs are everywhere. Unlike layaway programs, buy now, pay later programs let you purchase goods immediately, paying them off over time through a loan from a third party company, like Klarna, Afterpay or Affirm. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 4:45 How the global trade wars could affect personal finances of Americans By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas Amid a roller coaster week for the stock market, we're taking a look at how the global trade wars could affect personal finances in the U.S. Amna Nawaz spoke with Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for The Washington Post. Continue watching
May 12 Watch 7:09 The costs and pitfalls of 'earned wage access' apps that offer loans between paychecks By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Two years of high prices for everything from groceries to gas have left many Americans struggling between paydays. For help, some are increasingly turning to “earned wage access” apps, which offer small, short-term loans until their next paycheck. We hear… Continue watching
Sep 16 Most Americans say they cut back on recent spending as prices rose By Hannah Grabenstein Among U.S. adults, 45 percent say their finances haven’t really changed, and another 18 percent said their situation actually improved compared to last year. But 37 percent said they have taken a hit. Continue reading
Jul 08 Inflation, personal expenses rise sharply as election priorities, poll suggests By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows an upheaval in priorities just months before critical midterm elections. Continue reading