Consumers see higher auto payments in exchange for better borrowing rates

Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.

Interest rates not changing until inflation cools, Federal Reserve says

The Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.

How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?

Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.

Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected

According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year. 

Many Americans spend more than 30 percent of their take-home pay on a mortgage: survey

Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.

IRS to decide on restoring free tax site amid uncertain future of program

The government pilot program rolled out this tax season allowed some taxpayers in 12 states to submit their returns directly to the IRS for free.

Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen

Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.

81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis

Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.

Gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic’s wealthiest passenger sells for nearly $1.5M

A gold pocket watch worn by the richest passenger aboard the Titanic when the ill-fated ocean liner sank was sold at auction on Saturday for a record-breaking sum of nearly $1.5 million.

Businesses affected by Baltimore Key Bridge collapse seek damages in court

A Baltimore publishing company has filed a class action claim arguing the owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should have to pay damages to businesses adversely impacted by the collapse.

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

A recent GOBankingRates study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state

With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.

Winning $2 million Florida Lottery ticket sold at Publix

Someone in Florida became an instant millionaire overnight after purchasing a Florida Lotto ticket worth $2 million.