The salary a family of 4 needs to get by in every U.S. state
A family of four needs to earn at least $106,903 a year to cover their necessities in most U.S. states, a recent SmartAsset study reveals. The findings are based on …
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Student loan forgiveness deadline is June 30. Here’s what to know
Tanja Ivanova | Moment | Getty Images Student loan borrowers have until the end of June to meet a deadline that could lead to quicker debt forgiveness. Some could even …
Older voters want candidates who will protect Social Security
Joe Biden and Donald Trump Getty Images Voters, ages 50 and up, will have a strong influence on the November election. And politicians who want to win their vote would …
The White House wants to remove medical debt from credit scores. Here’s why that’s a big deal
Andrea Chang | Los Angeles Times (TNS) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule that would remove medical bills from credit reports, a ban that would prevent lenders …
More states poised to offer Inflation Reduction Act energy rebates
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Lev Radin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images New York is launching a program offering homeowners up to $14,000 in total rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades to their …
As retirement looms, many Gen Xers are still playing catch-up
Fg Trade | E+ | Getty Images As older members of Generation X inch toward their golden years, the pressure of retirement saving is on — especially for those sandwiched …
Why buy now, pay later debt could become a problem for U.S. economy
Buy now, pay later options are becoming more accessible to consumers. A quarter of Americans surveyed in April 2024 said they used buy now, pay later services in the past …
Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane are expected to lead the pack as house prices jump across Australia in 2025 financial year
Australian home prices are expected to rise once again, with record highs for houses and units in most capital cities. Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane are expected to lead the …
Westpac launches pay with Altitude Points credit card scheme
Westpac customers can now use their Altitude Points for credit card purchases, in a first for Australian banking. The bank’s new pay with points program allows customers to use their …
JPMorgan to invest $9.6 million to address racial wealth gap in real estate
A potential buyer walks in to view a home for sale during an open house in Parkland, Florida, May 25, 2021. Carline Jean | Tribune News Service | Getty Images …