Hispanolistic | E+ | Getty Images Many young adults have financial stress, and experts say there’s a simple safety net that could help. About 61% of surveyed Americans of ages 18 to 35 are financially stressed, according to a new Intuit survey. About 21% of respondents say their stress has gotten worse over the past year. […]
How to know if a rental listing is a scam, fraud experts say
Eleganza | E+ | Getty Images It’s exciting to find a new place to rent in your neighborhood or in a new city. That is, of course, unless you get duped. In so-called rental listing scams, scammers will make up listings that aren’t available for rent or simply do not exist in order to fraudulently […]
Here’s what you need to know about financial influencers
Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images TikTok’s fate is still uncertain. While the Supreme Court last week upheld the law that effectively bans TikTok from the U.S., one of Trump’s first actions as president was an executive order to pause the ban for 75 days, starting Jan. 20. The app’s future may shift how […]
Student loan relief most at risk under Trump, experts say
US President Donald Trump holds up outgoing President Joe Biden’s letter as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20, 2025. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images With President Donald Trump back in the White House and Republicans in control of Congress, experts worry […]
How Trump’s second term could mean the downfall of the FDIC, CFPB
Sweeping changes may be in store once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Among them could be the closure of numerous federal agencies and regulators. Trump will be sworn in for a second nonconsecutive term in the White House on Jan. 20. Already, he has suggested major cuts to federal spending. To that end, Trump named Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy co-chairs of […]
Cities where you can quickly save a 20% home down payment
Cofotoisme | E+ | Getty Images How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment on a home depends in part on where you live. In a pricey area such as New York City, it could take the typical buyer roughly 10.85 years to save $173,000, which is 20% of the median […]
What to expect from travel prices in 2025
Osaka, Japan. Jiale Tan | Moment | Getty Images The new year has many travelers thinking ahead to 2025 vacation plans — and how much those trips may cost. About half — 51% — of Americans say flight cost will determine their destination choices this year, according to Skyscanner. And 50% said hotel costs are […]
IRS free Direct File expands to 25 states — but still faces scrutiny
Hirurg | E+ | Getty Images With the start of tax season approaching, Democratic and Republican lawmakers are split on the future of Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program. Direct File, which recently expanded to limited taxpayers in 25 states, processed roughly 140,000 returns in 2024 during the pilot that launched mid-season. The […]
Why now is an ideal time to do a financial reset, advisor says
More than half of U.S. consumers planned to make a financial resolution for 2025, according to a December poll by Discover Personal Loans. Even if you didn’t ring in the new year with some money goals in mind, it’s not too late to set some, experts say. In fact, now is a great time to […]
House Republicans push to extend Trump tax cuts amid pushback
Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) speaks during a House Committee on Ways and Means in the Longworth House Office Building on April 30, 2024 in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty Images With less than one week until President-elect Donald Trump takes office, some House Republicans are pushing for swift extensions of […]