Economy Oct 24 Social Security recipients will get an average increase of $56 per month 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
Economy Jun 05 Should you use a buy now, pay later loan? Here’s what to know 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. By Tim McPhillips
Economy Apr 09 Watch 4:45 How the global trade wars could affect personal finances of Americans 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. By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas
Economy May 12 Watch 7:09 The costs and pitfalls of ‘earned wage access’ apps that offer loans between paychecks 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… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery
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
Feb 15 Watch 6:23 Trump Organization’s accounting firm cuts ties over dubious financial statements The longtime accounting firm of former President Trump has cut ties with him, stating they could no longer stand by a decade of financial statements they prepared for the Trump Organization. This latest news comes amid ongoing criminal and civil… Continue watching
Jan 14 Column: How to make (and stick to) your financial goals this year By Rianka Dorsainvil The new year is a great time to right the ship. But if you're at risk of not following through, here are some strategies to help you succeed. Continue reading
Jul 31 Want your kids to learn the power of money? Start a lemonade stand By Gretchen Frazee There are strategic ways to use lemonade stands as a way to teach your child key financial concepts while avoiding common pitfalls that can “sour” the experience. Continue reading