These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails

These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails

With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.

With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.

Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.

A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.

Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

The Social Security program is expected to run dry within a decade as a result of slower economic growth — and today's youngest retirees could be among the first in the nation to see benefit cuts.

The Social Security program is expected to run dry within a decade as a result of slower economic growth — and today's youngest retirees could be among the first in the nation to see benefit cuts.

Feds seize $66.4M in cryptocurrency linked to LA investment scams

Feds seize $66.4M in cryptocurrency linked to LA investment scams

Feds in LA seized $66.5 million in cryptocurrency which were all linked to an investment scam commonly called "pit butchering."

Feds in LA seized $66.5 million in cryptocurrency which were all linked to an investment scam commonly called "pit butchering."

Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac

Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.

Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.

McDonald's temporarily shuts US offices, prepares layoff notices: report

McDonald's temporarily shuts US offices, prepares layoff notices: report

McDonald's said in an internal email last week to U.S. employees and some international staff that they should work from home from Monday through Wednesday, so it can deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.

McDonald's said in an internal email last week to U.S. employees and some international staff that they should work from home from Monday through Wednesday, so it can deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.

These California cities have the cheapest homes

These California cities have the cheapest homes

There are three California counties where the average home value is less than $350,000.

There are three California counties where the average home value is less than $350,000.

Thieves use stolen driver's license years later, causing frustration for LA man

Thieves use stolen driver's license years later, causing frustration for LA man

In 2020, touring musician Jonathan Norton had his wallet stolen out of his car. Years later, thieves have been using his ID to go on shopping sprees, and even get hospital treatment.

In 2020, touring musician Jonathan Norton had his wallet stolen out of his car. Years later, thieves have been using his ID to go on shopping sprees, and even get hospital treatment.

Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules

Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules

Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Apple Pay Later launches after a six-month delay

Apple Pay Later launches after a six-month delay

Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.

Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.

Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed

Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed

During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.

During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.

Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report

Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report

Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.

Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.

Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists

Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists

California is among the states where pro-labor forces are now pushing proposals that, if approved, would boost minimum wages to $20 or more in the coming years.

California is among the states where pro-labor forces are now pushing proposals that, if approved, would boost minimum wages to $20 or more in the coming years.