This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning
The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.
White House expects Biden's spending bill to pass House this week
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
US inflation: Economists explain why consumer prices are rising
For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.
Biden administration ‘looking at every tool in arsenal’ to address gas price hike
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Atlanta leads nation in inflation, hitting drivers hard in their wallets
Atlanta leads the nation when it comes to inflation. It is higher than any other major metropolitan area in the United States.
Americans quit jobs at record pace in September for 2nd straight month
The Labor Department said Friday that 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September, or about 3% of the nation's workforce.
Savings window still open: Mortgage refinance rates hold at bargain lows | Nov. 12, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 12, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Still time to save: Today's mortgage rates hold at healthy lows | Nov. 12, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 12, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Higher educational achievement increases homeownership chances, study shows
A new study shows that higher education is helping millennials become homeowners, even amid rising student debt.
How to decide if you need flood insurance for your home
Do you own or rent a home in an area with elevated flood risk? Here's how to decide if you need to take out a separate flood policy.
US hospitals ask for donations of gently used crutches, canes, walkers amid shortage
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
Today's best mortgage rate deal? 15-year rates hold at steady lows | Nov. 11, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 11, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Fed to begin tapering its assets, economists say it will send interest rates higher
The Federal Reserve announced after its November meeting that it will begin tapering its economic stimulus. Here's what that could mean for interest rates.
Student loan forgiveness memo: Expert says Biden has authority to cancel student debt
The White House recently released a memo about canceling debt for federal student borrowers, but the text was heavily redacted. Here's what one expert thinks that means.
Hurricane Ida recovery delayed by shortage of skilled workers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds the number of trade laborers has dropped since 2018
Elon Musk sells $1.1B in Tesla stock after Twitter poll
The sales, disclosed in two regulatory filings late Wednesday, will cover tax obligations for stock options granted to Musk in September.
Biden touts $1T infrastructure plan as eventual fix to supply chain backlog, inflation
President Joe Biden is touting his $1 trillion infrastructure plan at the Port of Baltimore as an eventual fix for the nation’s inflation and supply chain woes -- if Americans just have the patience to wait for the construction to begin.
Business startups had record year, Census Bureau to begin keeping official tally
The monthly data will focus on new business applications and business formations to help officials monitor economic activity across the country.
Holiday shoppers plan to spend more money in 2021 after 2 years of decline, TransUnion finds
Many consumers are planning on spending more money this holiday shopping season amid supply chain issues. Here's how consumer behavior may change the way you finance holiday expenses.
Stimulus check for Social Security recipients? Why a senior citizens group says it's urgent
The Senior Citizens League sent a letter to Congress, urging it to issue a fourth stimulus check of $1,400 to Social Security beneficiaries.