Secure 2.0 Act helps savers nearing retirement boost catch-up contributions
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.
Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Secure 2.0 Act will require companies to auto enroll workers into 401(k) plans
Companies that offer 401(k) plans will be required to automatically enroll their employees beginning in 2025.
Biden administration unveils defense of student loan forgiveness plan at Supreme Court
The Biden administration launched its defense of its student loan forgiveness plan before the Supreme Court. Here’s how to lower your student loan monthly payments.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2023, meaning your paycheck could be bigger
Tax brackets are to shift higher by 7% this year.
Secure 2.0 Act aims to revamp retirement savings system: What it means for you
The Secure 2.0 Act, which was been signed into law, may help Americans save more for retirement. Here’s what you need to know.
Holiday spending increased in 2022 amid high inflation
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates offer best money-saving opportunity | Dec. 29, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for December 29, 2022, which are up from Wednesday.
Inflation, market volatility pushes most Americans to set money goals in 2023: report
Many Americans are looking to improve their finances, and are planning ahead for 2023. Here's what you can do to achieve your financial goals.
10-year fixed private student loan rates slide back down
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
New year's financial resolutions: Americans plan to take caution in 2023
New Year’s financial resolutions include saving more money and paying down debt, according to a survey by Fidelity Investments. Here’s how to keep your finances on track in 2023.
Americans’ personal savings rate nears all-time low, economic analysis shows
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal saving rate dropped to 2.3%.
US gas prices to end the year with steady decline: AAA
After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.
Inflation is top reason Americans need more savings for retirement: survey
Americans said that they needed 20% more than last year to retire comfortably, a Northwestern Mutual study said.
Nearly half of young adults are living at home with their parents, spending more on luxury goods: report
Only 1-in-5 millennials living at home say their parents charge them rent. Of those, nearly half were paying less than $500 per month.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates fall to 76-day low | Dec. 15, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 15, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
November inflation rises at the slowest rate this year, beating expectations
Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.
Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.
Mortgage rates to stay high in 2023: Freddie Mac
High mortgage rates and home prices are creating a weak housing market. Here’s how to lower your rate and monthly payments.
Credit card balances hit record high amid inflation: TransUnion
Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.