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This 21-year-old is working multiple jobs and saving — but still can’t see a path to owning a home

Tyler Jones dreams of homeownership but finds it unattainable. Despite working two jobs and having no debt, the 21-year-old struggles to save.

 

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A mother’s journey through medical debt: ‘It feels like there’s no end’

In 2020, Jennifer Vall’s son was diagnosed with leukemia, and a year later, she found out she had thyroid cancer.

 

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Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same

Clinicians who treat gambling disorders are concerned about their patients turning to prediction markets.

 

Tax procrastinators, this is how to seek an extension and some other tips at the IRS deadline

It’s officially Tax Day in the U.S. And if you’ve waited till the last minute to file your taxes, don’t panic. You still have time to get it done.

 

Tax scams are on the rise. Here’s what to know

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the consumer protection bureau of the FTC.

 

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Renters facing high costs are turning to “rent now, pay later” services like Flex, Livble, and Affirm.

 

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Here’s when you’ll get your tax refund from the IRS

Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. If you file electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund.

 

What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years.

 

Consumers should do their research before giving in to Travel Tuesday temptation

Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it’s Small Business Saturday.

 

Online gambling is everywhere. So are the risks

With the rise of online betting and prediction markets, states and public health organizations are devoting resources to people who become addicted or develop a problematic habit.

 

What a Federal Reserve rate cut means for your finances

The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point for the second time since September. Before that, it had gone nine months without a cut.

 

The stock market is breaking records. Time for a gut check

Almost everything in your 401(k) should be coming up a winner now. That makes it time for a gut check.

 

Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit

The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers.

 

What the Fed rate cut will mean for your finances

The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months. Since the last cut, progress on inflation has slowed while the labor market has cooled and Wall Street has rallied.

 

As summers grow deadlier, here’s what to know about utility shutoffs

As the cost of electricity outpaces inflation, consumer advocates are sounding alarms about the risks to low-income people who can’t afford consistent air conditioning in deadly heat.

 

US hiring stalls with employers reluctant to expand in an economy grown increasingly erratic

The American job market, a pillar of U.S. economic strength since the pandemic, is crumbling under the weight of President Donald Trump’s erratic economic policies.

 

How US adults are using ‘buy now, pay later’ services, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds the vast majority of U.S. adults are feeling some stress about the cost of groceries, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain widespread.

 

What to know if you’re at risk of having your wages garnished over student loan debt

Millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer. That’s according to estimates from credit bureau TransUnion.

 

What’s happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?

Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan forgiveness.

 

Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit reports.U.S.

 

One Tech Tip: ‘Click-to-cancel’ is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe

A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect.

 

Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tips

As job-seekers look for work in an challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks.

 

Buy Now, Pay Later loans will soon affect some credit scores

Hundreds of millions of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ loans will soon affect credit scores for millions of Americans.

 

Student loan payments have restarted. Here’s how to manage the impact to your credit score

Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection.

 

Credit scores decline for millions as US student loan collections restart

Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection.

 

Why are more shoppers struggling to repay ‘buy now, pay later’ loans?

Short-term lender Klarna says more customers are having trouble repaying their “buy now, pay later” loans.

 

How to avoid credit card late fees after a court threw out a proposed cap

A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau finalized the rule last year as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to do away with what it called junk fees.

 

How to file for an extension, and other Tax Day advice

If you’ve waited till the last minute to file your taxes, don’t panic. You still have time to get it done.

 

Have you experienced a disaster? You have more time to file your taxes

If your life has been upended by a wildfire, hurricane, flood, tornado, or another disaster this past year, the IRS recognizes you may need more time to file your taxes and grants you an automatic extension.

 

House votes to overturn Biden-era rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5, sends to Trump to sign

The House has voted to overturn a rule that would have limited bank overdraft fees to $5, following the Senate in moving to dismantle the Biden-era regulation that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had estimated would save consumers billions of dollars.

 

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