Why gas prices, airline tickets are rising
With the Iran war in its fifth week, consumers are getting hit hard by surging energy costs. Now, some lawmakers…
Iran war, oil price surge worsen K-shaped economy, say economists
A sign displays the prices of unleaded gasoline at a Chevron gas station in Palo Alto, California, US,…
What ‘stagflation’ could mean for your money
New economic risks have some experts warning about stagflation — a combination of low economic growth and high…
Ramsey Listens As Woman’s $100K Inheritance Becomes $214K Debt After Husband’s Secret Borrowing
The caller has $100,000 in equity available after selling her $315,000 home against $214,000 in total debt obligations…
Subprime borrowers fuel surge in personal loans, TransUnion finds
Many Americans are borrowing and incurring debt to keep up with rising costs for basic necessities, such as groceries,…
K-shaped economy widens as middle-class spending slows: economist
Signs of rising financial stress, particularly among middle-income Americans, are warning flags about the U.S. economy’s health in…
Medical injuries followed by debt and bankruptcy even for the insured
Sturti | E+ | Getty Images Even Americans who are covered by health insurance can emerge from medical…
Should you use a 401(k) to buy a home? Trump’s ‘not a huge fan’
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images President Donald Trump last week took exception to a proposal…
Financial risks of supporting adult children, according to experts
By some measures, Generation Z is the hardest hit by the affordability crisis. Even though young adults are…
Bankruptcy success rate jumps for student loan borrowers: study
Businesswoman working on laptop in modern office space Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Student debt has…
Credit score average masks signs of financial distress: VantageScore
Even as some households take on more debt, consumer credit scores broadly remain strong. Experts say that may…
How to talk about money as a couple: ‘Money Together’ authors
Douglas and Heather Boneparth Photo: Sylvie Rosokoff Love is complicated. Add in money and it gets even more…