With Hurricane Helene disrupting travel, here’s what fliers need to know
As the Southeast U.S. recovers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's destruction, consumers looking...
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States forge ahead with Inflation Reduction Act energy rebates — so far, South Dakota is the only one to opt out
A handful of states have rolled out rebates to consumers who make their homes more energy-efficient,...
Take a look inside a $1.1 million 'zero emissions' home
Real estate is a key puzzle piece in achieving the U.S.' climate goals, according to federal officia...
401(k) savers can access one of the 'rare guarantees' in investing, CFP says
There are few certainties when it comes to investing. The stock market can seem to gyrate with littl...
Pesky medical bill? Most people don't take a key step to manage that debt, study finds
Consumers may feel their medical bills are unyielding, inflexible, set in stone. But that's not alwa...
Planning to delay retirement may not rescue you from poor savings
Planning to work longer is a popular escape hatch for Americans who feel they've saved too little to...
This is the 'billion-dollar blind spot' of 401(k)-to-IRA rollovers, Vanguard finds
Many investors unknowingly make a costly mistake when rolling their money from a 401(k) plan to an i...
Stocks often drop in September — but many investors shouldn’t care
September historically hasn't been kind to stock investors. Since 1926, U.S. large-cap stocks have l...
Here's the deflation breakdown for August 2024 — in one chart
Inflation cooled in August and fell to its lowest level since February 2021, which was around the ti...
It's not always 'a sexy thing' to be a millionaire, former NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland says. Here's why
Brandon Copeland is a former NFL linebacker turned coach. But the type of coaching he gravitates to ...
Why the father of 'life planning' says you're managing money the wrong way
George Kinder wants everyone to be free. At first blush, that concept of personal fulfillment or enl...
U.S. job market slows, but it's not yet a 'three-alarm fire,' economist says
The U.S. job market is cooling at a worrisome rate but not to an extent that warrants panic — at lea...
How high earners can funnel money to a Roth IRA, the 'gold standard' of retirement accounts
You'd think earning more would make it easier to boost retirement savings. But high earners may find...
American demand for international trips drives 'travel momentum' and overall spending
Travel spending among American households continues to outpace its pre-pandemic levels, a trend unde...
401(k) auto-enrollment features don’t help savings as much as expected, study finds
Employers are increasingly putting workers' 401(k) plan savings on autopilot. But the positive impac...
Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Kroger customers pay over $90 million a year in cash-back fees, federal agency finds
Three of the nation's largest retailers — Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Kroger — charge fees to cu...
The IRS has a method of 'last resort' to collect overdue taxes: Revoking your passport
Travelers, be warned: The federal government may revoke your passport if you ignore a big tax bill. ...
How investors can prepare for lower interest rates: It's 'like getting a haircut,' advisor says
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Friday gave the clearest indication yet that the central bank...
Why remote work has staying power: It's 'still kicking,' economist says
Remote work, a trend that sprang to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic, appears to be an entren...
How EVs and gasoline cars compare on total cost — where you live can make a huge difference
Electric vehicles may save consumers money over the long-term relative to traditional gasoline-power...
Here's the deflation breakdown for July 2024 — in one chart
Inflation cooled below 3% in July 2024, the first time it dropped beneath that level in more than th...
The unemployment insurance program is unprepared for a recession, experts say
Renewed fears of a U.S. recession have put a spotlight on unemployment. However, the system that wor...
A 'soft landing' is still on the table, economists say
Recession fears led to a sharp stock-market selloff in recent days, with the S&P 500 index posti...
Summer is ‘high season’ for flight delays. Here’s what travelers need to know
The summer travel season is in full swing, often bringing more flight delays and cancellations. But ...
Climate change is gentrifying neighborhoods. In Miami, residents fear high prices — and a lost soul
MIAMI — Nicole Crooks stood in the plaza of the historic Lyric Theater, a royal blue hat shielding h...
Job seekers are sour on the cooling labor market
Workers are souring on the state of the job market. Job seeker confidence in Q2 2024 fell to its low...
Here's why you may get a smaller pay raise next year
Many workers will see their annual raise shrink next year as the job market continues to cool from i...
CFPB cracks down on popular paycheck advance programs. Here's what that means for workers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is cracking down on so-called paycheck advance programs, wh...
‘Loophole’ may get you a $7,500 tax credit for leasing an EV, auto analysts say
Buying a new electric vehicle isn't the only way consumers can access a $7,500 federal EV tax credit...
Many Americans think they’re insulated from climate change. Their finances indicate otherwise
Many Americans think they're insulated from the effects of global warming. But climate change is alr...