Personal finance

How thousands of Americans got caught in fintech’s false promise and lost access to bank accounts

When Natasha Craft first got a Yotta banking account in 2021, she loved using it so much she told her…

What Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour says about ‘passion tourism’

Taylor Swift’s European tour was top of mind for Nikita Rao when planning where to go for her family’s annual…

Is the U.S. stock market too ‘concentrated’? Here’s what to know

The U.S. stock market has become dominated by about a handful of companies in recent years. Some experts question whether…

Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more

How’s your 401(k) looking? A new report shows Americans are saving more, but probably need to do even more.  Vanguard has…

Fewer Americans are buying life insurance. Here’s when you might need it

Fewer Americans are buying life insurance than in the past, which suggests households may be at financial risk in the…

More states expected to roll out Inflation Reduction Act energy-efficiency rebates this summer

New York is launching a program offering homeowners up to $14,000 in total rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades to their property,…

American households have seen their purchasing power increase

Americans have seen their buying power rise for a year amid falling inflation and a strong job market, which might…

More than $1 billion in EV tax credits issued upfront to buyers, Treasury and IRS say

The federal government has issued more than $1 billion in tax credits as an upfront cash incentive to buyers of…

Home equity is near a record high. Tapping it may be tricky due to high interest rates

Home equity is near all-time highs. But tapping it may be tough due to high interest rates, according to financial…

Buying a house of ‘Home Alone’ or John Lennon fame? There’s a premium for that

An array of iconic homes are for sale — and buyers will almost certainly pay extra for that pedigree. However,…