Seniors worry Social Security increase not enough to cover rising costs: Survey
More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.
More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.
Today's mortgage rates are all under 6 percent | April 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 10, 2023, which are mixed from last Thursday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 10, 2023, which are mixed from last Thursday.
You missed the tax deadline. Now what?
The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.
The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.
Florida mom wins $2 million lottery prize after taking out life savings to help daughter battling cancer
A Florida mother who took out her life savings to help her daughter who was battling breast cancer recently won $2 million from a lottery scratch-off game.
A Florida mother who took out her life savings to help her daughter who was battling breast cancer recently won $2 million from a lottery scratch-off game.
Gas prices increase as OPEC cuts oil production
After OPEC announced it intends to decrease production starting in May, gas prices increased, according to AAA’s latest gas prices report.
After OPEC announced it intends to decrease production starting in May, gas prices increased, according to AAA’s latest gas prices report.
Mortgage rates continue to decline: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
US adds 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed's rate hikes
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.
IRS promises more audits of wealthy taxpayers, better customer service
IRS officials pledge not to raise audit rates on small businesses and households making under $400,000 annually. A new report from the agency says most of the money for the program is to pursue high-wealth individuals and companies.
IRS officials pledge not to raise audit rates on small businesses and households making under $400,000 annually. A new report from the agency says most of the money for the program is to pursue high-wealth individuals and companies.
Virgin Orbit to layoff 85% of their workforce
The City of Long Beach, where their headquarters are located, will host a series of in-person and virtual Rapid Response Sessions to help those laid off.
The City of Long Beach, where their headquarters are located, will host a series of in-person and virtual Rapid Response Sessions to help those laid off.
Most Americans don’t know these financial solutions could help lower their tax burden: survey
Only 2% of Americans can correctly identify financial solutions with tax advantages, despite one in three saying they prioritize investments that would help them pay less in taxes either now or in the future, a recent Lincoln Financial Group survey said.
Only 2% of Americans can correctly identify financial solutions with tax advantages, despite one in three saying they prioritize investments that would help them pay less in taxes either now or in the future, a recent Lincoln Financial Group survey said.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 10- and 15-year terms hit lowest rates | April 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Billionaires Bezos, Musk slide in Forbes World's Richest list
The world's richest person saw their wealth jump by $53 billion in the past year.
The world's richest person saw their wealth jump by $53 billion in the past year.
These are February's hottest housing markets
Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.
Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.
Renter resources available after LA eviction moratorium ends
Los Angeles' eviction moratorium ended last week after nearly three years, but there are still city resources available to help protect renters from wrongful eviction.
Los Angeles' eviction moratorium ended last week after nearly three years, but there are still city resources available to help protect renters from wrongful eviction.
Today’s mortgage rates remain below 6 percent | April 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
As inflation persists, Americans choosing money over love, staying in relationships for financial dependency
A new survey found nearly a quarter of coupled Americans reported staying in their current relationships due to financial dependency.
A new survey found nearly a quarter of coupled Americans reported staying in their current relationships due to financial dependency.
LeBron James, Tiger Woods become first billionaire athletes while still playing
For the first time, two active athletes have made Forbes' sports billionaires list.
For the first time, two active athletes have made Forbes' sports billionaires list.
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.
Today’s mortgage rates drop below 6 percent | April 4, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 4, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 4, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
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.