Practical strategies for managing money, building stronger financial habits, and growing your financial capabilities.
Amazon Mechanical Turk permanently closes September 30, 2026. Here is what MTurk workers need to know about final payments, pending HITs, bonuses, tax documents, transaction records, and what to do next.
More than 9.3 million federal student loan recipients are now in default, with another 1.5 million in late-stage delinquency. Here’s what the latest federal data show and what borrowers can do before financial consequences become more serious.
The new IRS mobile app replaces IRS2Go and gives taxpayers secure mobile access to refunds, payments, balances, tax records, notices, IP PINs and other account features. Here’s what it can do and what still requires IRS.gov.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years. Here’s what the September 2026 Fed rate hike means for borrowers, savers, homeowners, investors, and small businesses.
Missed the September 15 estimated tax deadline? Here’s what to do next, how underpayment penalties generally work, who actually needs estimated payments, and how to prepare for the next deadline.
A high-yield savings account can help your cash earn more without giving up the flexibility of a savings account. Learn how HYSAs work, what APY really means, what fees and restrictions to check, and how to choose an account that fits your goals.
A major Saudi oil pipeline is offline just as new attacks around the Strait of Hormuz threaten another critical energy route. Here’s why the disruption matters and what it could mean for gas prices, shipping costs, inflation, and household budgets.
President Trump has proposed a $5,000 “dividend” for American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress. But no checks have been approved. Here’s what the proposal actually says, what would need to happen next, and what remains unknown.
Social Security recipients could receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027. Current estimates put the increase around 3.5% to 3.6%, but one more month of inflation data will determine the official COLA.
U.S. diesel prices have climbed above $6 a gallon for the first time, setting a new record. Here’s why the surge matters even if you don’t drive a diesel vehicle—and where higher costs could show up next.
Mortgage rates have climbed close to 7%, making the buy-or-wait decision harder. Here’s how to decide based on your payment, savings, plans, and mortgage options—not just today’s rate.
A Fed rate hike is looking increasingly possible after the latest inflation report. Here’s what a quarter-point increase could mean for savings, credit cards, mortgages, loans, and everyday finances.
