More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds

More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds

In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.

In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.

Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey

Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey

High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.

High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.

Taxes are due April 18: here are some last-minute tips

Taxes are due April 18: here are some last-minute tips

The deadline is around the corner: April 18 is the last day to file your taxes this year. It can be a stressful time for most taxpayers. 

The deadline is around the corner: April 18 is the last day to file your taxes this year. It can be a stressful time for most taxpayers. 

How to get a hardship loan

How to get a hardship loan

If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.

If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.

Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA

Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA

Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.

Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year

Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year

If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.

If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.

Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says

Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says

Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.

Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US

Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI

Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI

Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.

Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.

These Florida cities are among best places to buy beach house in US

These Florida cities are among best places to buy beach house in US

Despite soaring real estate prices over the past few years, demand for both purchasing and renting vacation homes remains strong, especially among folks seeking a place on the beach.

Despite soaring real estate prices over the past few years, demand for both purchasing and renting vacation homes remains strong, especially among folks seeking a place on the beach.