Shoppers pinched by soaring inflation stretch their dollars by buying expired or nearly expired foods. Why this could be a healthy strategy.
Author: Medora Lee, USA TODAY
With recession looming, more Americans tap retirement funds for cash. But is it a good idea?
Cash-strapped Americans are increasingly tapping their retirement funds, a survey shows. But maybe, that’s not the best idea, advisers say.
Who wants “free money”? Check out Robinhood’s IRA offer: 1% match for retirement savings
Nearly half of Americans don’t have access to a work retirement plan. Now, they can access Robinhood’s IRA plans and get a 1% match for contributions.
Consumers aren’t convinced inflation’s easing. How that could lead to even higher rates.
Inflation has slowed, but consumers’ inflation expectations remain high. This could complicate the Fed’s job and lead to even higher rates.
Higher inflation means more work. More Americans take on multiple jobs to make ends meet
The latest round of government data shows more Americans holding multiple jobs as the cost-of-living surges.
Americans could see smaller tax refunds in 2023, IRS warns. Here’s how to get every penny
The IRS warned this week tax refunds in 2023 might be smaller, making it more important to get every penny of it. Here are some tips to do just that.
Vote on SECURE Act 2.0 could help you save for retirement while paying off student debt
SECURE Act 2.0 could, among other things, make it easier for Americans to save for retirement while paying off student loans, if Congress acts fast.
Your holiday shopping may suffer from supply chain woes. But here’s how to avoid them.
Persistent supply chain worries, including a potential rail strike, continue to hang over the holidays. What you can do to keep it from upending plans
Is it ever too late to start saving for retirement? No. These steps can help you catch up
In your 40s or 50s without a dime saved for retirement? No worries. There’s still time to build out a plan to live comfortably, experts say.
Beware of store credit cards this holiday. Here’s why they may end up costing you more.
Retail credit cards will lure you with discounts, rewards and ‘special financing’ deals, but read the fine print or you could end up paying more.