Why consumers are spending so much this summer
Taylor Swift fans queue outside Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, on June 6, 2024. Her fans, known as Swifties, had made the superstar $200 million in Eras merchandise sales as …
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Here are the best private and public colleges for financial aid
Ongoing problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid have delayed financial aid award letters — and have even prevented many high school seniors and their families from applying for aid at …
The pitfalls of this viral savings challenge
TikTok is chock-full of tips for building wealth. The latest money-saving trend taking over is the “no-spend month,” which encourages TikTok users to cut out all non-essential purchases for a set period. …
Here’s how to get lower interest rates without a Fed rate cut
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged last week and signaled that only one cut is expected before the end of the year. That means anyone who carries a balance on …
Why competition in the housing market is cooling off
Goodboy Picture Company | E+ | Getty Images More homeowners are listing their homes for sale, but properties are taking longer to sell as potential buyers face high prices and …
What that means for you
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will leave interest rates unchanged. Fresh inflation data issued earlier in the day showed that consumer prices are gradually moderating though remain above …
Here’s what’s wrong with TikTok’s viral money hacks
From cash stuffing to loud budgeting, TikTok is chock-full of ways to build wealth — and more people are taking notice. Financial TikTok, also known as #FinTok, is now one …
37% of Americans paid a late fee in the last 12 months, report finds
Blackcat | E+ | Getty Images Many consumers are finding it hard to keep up with their bills. To that point, 37% of Americans have been charged a late fee …
Gens Zs are traveling this summer and going into debt to pay for trips
Move over family travelers. Gen Zs are set to make the biggest splash this summer, with surveys showing they are upping their vacation plans and spending more than older travelers. …
Global debt has grown to $315 trillion in 2024
The world is mired in $315 trillion of debt, according to a report from the Institute of International Finance. This global debt wave has been the biggest, fastest and most wide-ranging rise in …