Personal finance

Supreme Court strikes down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Joe Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness plan, denying tens of millions of…

Canceled, delayed flights are likely over July 4 holiday weekend. What to know about your rights

A busy holiday weekend may be marred by flight delays and cancellations for thousands of travelers — and experts suggest…

3 reasons it can be smarter to rent, even if you can afford to buy

Have the money to buy a home? If you follow through, it may not be money well spent. For generations,…

Term life insurance is often best, financial advisors say — but most people buy another kind

There are two broad categories of life insurance, and data suggests many households aren’t buying the most cost-effective one. Americans…

Publishers Clearing House to refund customers $18.5 million in FTC settlement for ‘deceptive’ practices

Publishers Clearing House will refund $18.5 million to customers and make changes to its online business practices as part of…

How many credit cards should you have? The answer isn’t zero, say experts

Who’d think a little plastic rectangle could be associated with so much mystery and angst? When it comes to credit…

Americans’ buying power rose for first time since March 2021 amid falling inflation

Workers saw their buying power grow in May for the first time in two years, as inflation continues to fall…

4 ways ‘anchoring bias’ can hurt you financially

Humans use mental shortcuts in everyday life to help process information and make speedy decisions. But they can lead to…

House GOP retirement fund bill takes aim at ESG investing

House Republicans are continuing their attempt to pump the brakes on so-called “woke” investing with new legislation that could place…

Biden plugs pro-union record, economic agenda at his first major 2024 campaign rally

President Joe Biden on Saturday marked the first major event of his 2024 reelection campaign with a union rally, highlighting…