Home buyers struggle in 2023, but homeownership rate could rise in 2024
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Spirit Airlines, JetBlue merger blocked by federal judge. Here's why.
A $3B merger between Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways has been blocked by a federal judge. Here's what's next.
A $3B merger between Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways has been blocked by a federal judge. Here's what's next.
73 percent of Americans still haven’t bounced back financially from the COVID-19 pandemic
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
This is the best time to give money to your kids, according to ‘Die with Zero’ author Bill Perkins
"Die With Zero" author Bill Perkins weighs in on sharing money with your kids while maintaining a comfortable lifestyle.
"Die With Zero" author Bill Perkins weighs in on sharing money with your kids while maintaining a comfortable lifestyle.
The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Gas prices stay low at the start of the new year: AAA
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
New Kentucky bill could exempt diapers from state's sales tax
For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.
For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.
Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
California governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $291 billion state spending plan Wednesday with an estimated $37.9 billion deficit.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $291 billion state spending plan Wednesday with an estimated $37.9 billion deficit.
About 24% of renters in America say they can no longer afford their rent, study says
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
Nearly 70 percent of Americans are reviewing their insurance policy, looking for lower rates: Trusted Choice
70% of Americans are reviewing their policies to save money as homeowners and auto insurance rates skyrocket.
70% of Americans are reviewing their policies to save money as homeowners and auto insurance rates skyrocket.
IRS to start accepting tax returns on Jan. 29
Tax season is around the corner!
Tax season is around the corner!
When will the IRS start accepting tax returns in 2024? When you can file, other things to know
Americans can soon begin filing their 2023 tax returns. Here are some changes to know as taxpayers begin the process.
Americans can soon begin filing their 2023 tax returns. Here are some changes to know as taxpayers begin the process.
$44.5 million in federal funding going toward rural communities to improve higher education access
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Seniors say 2024 Social Security payment increase not enough to keep up with inflation: survey
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
Report reveals top 10 in-demand jobs, market predictions for 2024
Most of the positions on the list represented jobs that were highly flexible or self-employed.
Most of the positions on the list represented jobs that were highly flexible or self-employed.
U.S. employers added 216,000 in December and wage growth solid too
December's job growth was seen across several industries, including government, health care, social assistance and construction jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
December's job growth was seen across several industries, including government, health care, social assistance and construction jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.