Legislative bill seeks to make expanded child tax credit permanent

House Democrats recently introduced the American Family Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to restore the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit to parents across the U.S.

CFPB warns about side effects of using medical credit cards, loans

Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.

Student loan payments will resume in October, Education Department confirms

Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.

Disneyland offering more 'low-price' tickets this summer

The lower-priced tickets will be available on select dates during the week through August and September.

Financial professionals recommend investing your bonus in your 401(k): survey

Most financial professionals recommend you contribute your bonuses to your 401(k). But many Americans don’t get bonuses or have 401(k)s. Here’s what you can do.

Check fraud cases rising dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible

Check fraud is back -- and in a big way. Today's criminals have sophisticated operations that have ramped up since the COVID government relief checks became an attractive target.

West Hollywood minimum wage increase effective July 1

Starting July 1, minimum wage in West Hollywood is increasing to $19.08 - the highest in California and the highest in the entire country.

Gas prices hold steady despite surge in demand for domestic gasoline: AAA

Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.