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Want 5% yields? After Fed hike, it may be time to ditch high-yield savings accounts for money-market funds.
The Fed boosted the benchmark rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday. Here's what that means for savers.
Tax-free holidays: Your state-by-state guide for back-to-school shopping without paying sales tax through the end of summer
Tennessee and Mississippi kick off their sales-tax holidays on Friday, July 28. Here's when and where several other states lift the tax on school supplies
Here’s how much to tip everyone — and a list of people you should never tip
Your ultimate 2023 tipping guide on what to give and when — including on touch screens, ride-sharing apps and online orders.
The ‘Barbie’ film is a huge success, but what about the ‘holy grail’ of Barbie dolls?
Prices for all things Barbie are soaring because of the new 'Barbie' film.
Celebrate National Tequila Day with George Clooney, Michael Jordan and Nick Jonas
There are several celebrity-owed tequilas on the market — and they make a perfect base for the popular cocktail.
The number of Americans who say they were rejected for a loan reaches highest rate in 5 years
The lower the credit score, the louder the 'no.'
Jamie Dimon says U.S. consumers are in ‘good shape.’ Evidence says he’s wrong.
The big banks’ earnings provide a peek into consumer wallets, but are they showing the whole story?
Student-loan debt forgiveness to benefit borrowers in Texas the most
The Biden administration's plan to fix the income-driven repayment program will benefit borrowers in Texas the most, data from the Education Department shows.
Growing ‘debt divide’ in the U.S. sees some pulling ahead as others fall further behind
Loans are getting more expensive, and many lower-income households lack the resources to get their debt under control.
Inflation is cooling. Here’s which groceries are actually getting cheaper.
The prices of pet food, processed foods and fresh produce are all on different trajectories as inflation slows its once-furious pace.
Bank of America will pay customers $100 million for ‘double-dipping’ on fees and opening fake accounts. Will you be one of them?
The $100 million in redress to customers is one part of Bank of America’s $250 million tab on the now-halted practices.
5 hacks to get the best deals on Amazon Prime Day — and other summer sales
Amazon's annual Prime Day sale runs July 11 through July 12, and Target, Walmart and Best Buy are planning similar events.
What not to buy on Amazon Prime Day — but discounts may be even bigger this year
Amazon Prime Day runs July 11-12 in more than 20 countries.
The Powerball jackpot is now $725 million, but this man warns that playing the lottery can become an addiction
Adam Osmond, a Connecticut man who gambled away a fortune on lottery games, warns about the risks of addiction
Opinion Why Amazon clicks with shoppers — on Prime Day or any day
The company has faced more than its share of criticisms, but it has also changed the face of retailing
‘This is a game changer’: Good news on Amazon Prime Day: a new law makes it harder for sellers to hawk fake or stolen products
"The only people opposing this may be thieves," said Teresa Murray, director of the consumer watchdog office at U.S. PIRG.
The price of electricity continues to climb, but there’s a dozen ways to lower your energy bill
Several home improvement investments can pay off in the long run, but there are plenty of free or cheap ways to cut your energy costs too.
Inflation rates will keep cooling, consumers say — except in one notable area
Consumers say overall inflation rates should keep declining in the coming year, but home prices could be an exception to the cooling trend.
‘I’ve been here for 5 years!’ And other things not to say when you ask your boss for a pay raise
An increase in rent or grocery prices are not the concern of your employer, career coaches say.
5 essential money conversations to have before you get married
An infidelity survey found a shocking number of people lie about money to their partner. Here are 5 financial topics you should raise before saying 'I do.'
