401(k) auto-enrollment features don’t help savings as much as expected, study finds
Employers are increasingly putting workers’ 401(k) plan savings on autopilot. But the positive impact of automated retirement savings is more…
Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Kroger customers pay over $90 million a year in cash-back fees, federal agency finds
Three of the nation’s largest retailers — Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Kroger — charge fees to customers who ask…
The IRS has a method of ‘last resort’ to collect overdue taxes: Revoking your passport
Travelers, be warned: The federal government may revoke your passport if you ignore a big tax bill. Such punishments have…
How investors can prepare for lower interest rates: It’s ‘like getting a haircut,’ advisor says
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Friday gave the clearest indication yet that the central bank is likely to start…
Why remote work has staying power: It’s ‘still kicking,’ economist says
Remote work, a trend that sprang to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic, appears to be an entrenched fixture of the…
How EVs and gasoline cars compare on total cost — where you live can make a huge difference
Electric vehicles may save consumers money over the long term relative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. While EVs still tend to…
Here’s the deflation breakdown for July 2024 — in one chart
Inflation cooled below 3% in July 2024, the first time it dropped beneath that level in more than three years.…
The unemployment insurance program is unprepared for a recession, experts say
Renewed fears of a U.S. recession have put a spotlight on unemployment. However, the system that workers rely on to…
A ‘soft landing’ is still on the table, economists say
Recession fears led to a sharp stock-market selloff in recent days, with the S&P 500 index posting a 3% loss…
Summer is ‘high season’ for flight delays. Here’s what travelers need to know
The summer travel season is in full swing, often bringing more flight delays and cancellations. But travelers may be out…
