Workers are paying to get part of their paychecks early. It’s ‘payday lending on steroids,’ one expert says
Millions of American workers are paying for early access to their paychecks. In some cases, it can come with a…
Don’t let this passport quirk upend your next vacation. It ‘trips a lot of people up,’ expert says
Passport processing times are back to normal after big delays in 2023, making it less likely travelers will miss a…
Why that ‘last mile’ of the inflation fight may be more challenging
Inflation in the U.S. economy is on the retreat. But the road to ultimate victory may be harder than what’s…
American Express CEO says spending is strong, delinquencies are down from 2019
American Express CEO Stephen Squeri on Friday said the credit card company saw “good consumer spending” during the holidays and…
Deflation: Here’s where prices fell in December 2023, in one chart
As inflation continues to throttle back across the broad U.S. economy, some consumer categories have sunk into outright deflation. In…
Here’s the inflation breakdown for December 2023 — in one chart
The annual inflation rate edged higher in December following two months of declines. However, that reversal likely isn’t cause for…
This popular holiday gift often goes unused. Here’s how to turn it into cash
Are your unused gift cards gathering dust? You may be able to exchange those cards for cash. Gift cards are…
State-run ‘auto-IRA’ programs aim to close retirement savings gap
Roughly half of Americans don’t have access to a workplace retirement plan — but states are increasingly stepping in to…
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates in 2024. Here’s how investors can prepare
With U.S. Federal Reserve officials expecting to cut interest rates in 2024, there are steps investors can take now to…
‘Big Short’ investor Steve Eisman worries ‘everybody is coming into the year feeling too good,’ sees room for disappointment
Investor Steve Eisman of “The Big Short” fame is questioning the level of bullishness on Wall Street — even with…
