Personal finance

High inflation and higher interest rates continue to weigh on American households. As of September, 62% of adults said they are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new LendingClub report. The figure is unchanged from last year. “Living paycheck to paycheck remains the main financial lifestyle among U.S. consumers,” the report said. More from

In this article GM STLAM-IT F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT United Auto Workers members and supporters rally at the Stellantis North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Sept. 20, 2023. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images News | Getty Images While predictions across the board about employee pay are forecasting slower wage growth

Consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to make ends meet, but their credit rating hasn’t suffered. Even as credit card balances for Americans surpassed $1 trillion for the first time ever, the national average credit score rose two points from a year ago to reach a new high of 718, according to a report from FICO, developer

State and local pay transparency laws enacted over the last few years have more employers disclosing salary ranges in job descriptions. Yet, wages aren’t growing as expected. The growth of advertised wages for new hires is slowing, according to a report from job posting service ZipRecruiter — and in some cases, it’s reversing, with companies now

Thomas Barwick When it comes to Social Security, many people have one question: “Will my benefits be there when I retire?” Fears that the program could run out of money tempt some people to claim benefits as early as possible to get back the funds they have paid into the program for their retirement. Meanwhile,

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on new efforts to cancel student loan debt at the White House on Oct. 4, 2023. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images President Joe Biden’s plans to cancel up to $400 billion in student debt for tens of millions of Americans were foiled over the summer at the Supreme Court. Still,

If you’re making $120,000 per year, saving $1 million for retirement might seem out of reach. But with a little dedication and the right timing, it’s certainly possible — if you stick to a clear plan. As a rule of thumb, most financial advisors suggest that you save 10% to 15% of your salary for

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Igor Golovniov | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty Images For many purchases, once you swipe your debit or credit card or click “buy now,” that transaction swiftly shows up as pending on your account. But that’s not always the case if you’re shopping in

Troy Millings, left, and Rashad Bilal, co-creators of Earn Your Leisure. Source: Tyrell Davis Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings are among a growing class of financial influencers who want to help people be smarter about money. The duo — a former financial advisor and a teacher, respectively — launched the podcast “Earn Your Leisure” nearly

People wait in line for a meal served by Queens Together, local restaurants and The First Baptist Church with help of Northwell Health and Ponce Bank in New York on May 6, 2023. Selcuk Acar | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The share of U.S. households facing hunger is rising at an alarming pace. Nearly 13%

Elenaval | Room | Getty Images If you inherited an individual retirement account, the IRS waived penalties for some missed mandatory withdrawals this year. But there could be reasons to start taking them anyway, experts say. Prior to the Secure Act of 2019, heirs could “stretch” IRA withdrawals over their lifetime, which minimized year-to-year tax

No-mad | Istock | Getty Images The United Auto Workers union has brought new attention to the idea of a 32-hour workweek as part of its strike demands. Turns out, most workers would embrace a shorter workweek. A recent Bankrate survey found 81% of full-time workers want a four-day workweek. That goes particularly for younger