US fourth quarter GDP beats expectations and recession odds

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.3% for the October-through-December period after rising 4.9% in the third quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate released Thursday.

Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted

The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.

IRS to start simplifying notices to taxpayers this year

The IRS on Tuesday announced that it will redesign and simplify the long and often complicated notices it sends to taxpayers every year. 

Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck

The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.

US union membership rate fell to new low in 2023

Union rates have plummeted for a second straight year despite the highest approval ratings in decades.

Read this before you sign up for a college credit card

Signing up for financial products your college is offering can sometimes be the worst deal, a recent CFPB report said.

AI and your finances
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used for various purposes, including financial planning and management. Bankrate Analyst James Royal explains.

TurboTax maker Intuit barred from advertising 'free' tax services

The FCT says Intuit engaged in deceptive practices by running ads that claimed consumers could file their taxes for free using TurboTax though many people did not qualify for such free offerings.

Your significant other expects you to spend over $100 on Valentine's Day

Americans in relationships believe their partners expect them to spend an average of $157.52 on gifts this Valentine's Day, according to a recent Trustpilot survey.

Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers

Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.