The White House just agreed to cancel debt for millions of American borrowers — and to do it fast. Here’s how to check if you’re one of the lucky ones

The Trump administration has reached a new agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) that could unlock ...

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill has made it harder for 5.8 million Americans to access Medicare — here’s how the new law could impact you

As the federal budget tightens access to Medicare, the gap between wealthy and struggling retirees is likely to grow.

Nearly 20 states are raising their minimum wages next year, the highest to $16/hour, as the federal rate stays frozen — is your state on the list?

Fortunately it only applies in states that have no minimum-wage law of their own or a minimum wage below the federal minimum wage.

Kevin O’Leary discloses 1 of his top investments of all time — a wealth ‘stabilizer’ that always surprises people when revealed. And he’s buying more

“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O'Leary has made plenty of headline-grabbing bets on the popular reality TV show. But when it ...

This 36-year-old Air Force vet lives on $4K a month but broke out of 'survival mode' by moving to Vietnam — should you escape abroad to save money?

Moving abroad may seem like a one-way ticket to less financial stress — but you’ll have a lot to think about before you start ...

RI homeowner fed up with town vehicles parking on his property for free — says extra insurance, taxes add up. But town asks ‘Why now?’ after 30 years

Gough says the town has been taking advantage of him by parking both official and personal vehicles on the paved area in front of his home, land he owns. “I have to put extra insurance on it. And I ...

Economist Mark Zandi says these 22 states have slipped into recession based on 2 clear indicators — could the ripple effects hit your wallet next?

In practice, a recession is generally defined as at least two consecutive quarters of a decrease in gross domestic product.

This Florida hot spot has the country's least affordable housing — with residents paying more than 36% of income on home costs. Are you being squeezed?

If you live in a city, you may have wondered just how expensive it really is to live in the place you call home. One rule of ...

Here's the 'biggest mistake' young investors make, says this financial CEO — are your efforts to protect your wealth preventing you from growing it?

Many young investors are keeping their cash out of the stock market, and one financial expert says that could be the “biggest ...

My mom, 85, has stopped paying her credit card and is already $25K in debt — but will I eventually be the one to feel the impact of her freefall?

Imagine Jean, a 51-year-old woman from Florida, who cares for her elderly mother.

Trump official threatens to fire 'problem children' air traffic controllers — how to get compensated for delays amid ongoing government shutdown

Since the federal government has shut down, the nation’s air travel system has been teetering, and Transportation Secretary ...

$30K to name your baby, $200/hour for a ‘pet nutritionist’ — niche consultants are making bank off the wealthy. Silly spending, or real investment?

What some consider frivolous spending, others might see as an investment that will boost their chances of perpetuating wealth ...