Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
January home prices show steady annual gain, but month-to-month comparison tells another tale: Case-Shiller
Home prices nationwide now stand 6% above their level this time last year and up from a 5.6% rise last month, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
Home prices nationwide now stand 6% above their level this time last year and up from a 5.6% rise last month, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds
Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.
Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.
401(k) hardship withdrawals increase as inflation stays high
A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.
A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.
Biden cancels another $6 billion in student loans, this time for public service workers
Workers like nurses and teachers are getting forgiveness through fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Workers like nurses and teachers are getting forgiveness through fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Here's the minimum annual income required to be 'middle class' in Florida
In Florida, a Consumer Affairs study revealed that the minimum annual income required in 2023 for a family of four to be middle class is $67,835.
In Florida, a Consumer Affairs study revealed that the minimum annual income required in 2023 for a family of four to be middle class is $67,835.
FAFSA error may prolong financial aid delays for applicants
The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants.
The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants.
Some student loan borrowers are getting refunds on top of loan forgiveness, here’s who qualifies
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Baltimore bridge collapse will likely cause product shortages, supply chain manager warns
One expert said consumers could see price hikes to cover costs of rerouting shipments.
One expert said consumers could see price hikes to cover costs of rerouting shipments.
Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter
Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.
Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.
Visa, Mastercard agree to settlement over swipe fees with merchants
The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.
The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.
Home listings are rising, but buyers aren’t buying due to high interest rates
Homeowners are eager to sell, despite make less in profits than they did in 2022.
Homeowners are eager to sell, despite make less in profits than they did in 2022.
Consumers spend more than $1 trillion on interest payments, largely due to increasing credit card debt
Consumers paid over $1 trillion in interest payments, most of which when toward high-interest credit card debt.
Consumers paid over $1 trillion in interest payments, most of which when toward high-interest credit card debt.
Gas prices rise as spring season approaches: AAA
Although demand is down, gas prices are still rising due to an increase in oil prices.
Although demand is down, gas prices are still rising due to an increase in oil prices.
IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that will expire soon
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table.
Mortgage lending took a huge dip in Q4, but there's hope for spring housing: report
Mortgage lending dropped to a two-year low in the fourth quarter of 2023, but the spring season could reverse this, according to a recent report by ATTOM.
Mortgage lending dropped to a two-year low in the fourth quarter of 2023, but the spring season could reverse this, according to a recent report by ATTOM.
Powerball jackpot hits $800 million, sixth biggest prize in history
Monday's Powerball jackpot is now the sixth largest in game history.
Monday's Powerball jackpot is now the sixth largest in game history.
Stellantis announces hundreds of layoffs for white collar workers during 'mass firing' call
While Stellantis said the actions were critical to helping them remain competitive, the fired worker said "tons" of positions had been outsourced to foreign countries.
While Stellantis said the actions were critical to helping them remain competitive, the fired worker said "tons" of positions had been outsourced to foreign countries.
Easter spending expected to hit $177 per person this year
A recent survey of consumers reveals that they feel inspired to shop for Easter-related items because it's a tradition and an enjoyable activity to do with family and friends.
A recent survey of consumers reveals that they feel inspired to shop for Easter-related items because it's a tradition and an enjoyable activity to do with family and friends.
Here's how much money single adults in Florida need to make to live comfortably
How much money do you need to make to live comfortably in Florida?
How much money do you need to make to live comfortably in Florida?