Some people are experiencing financial burn as summer approaches because of inflation, which is driving up costs for everything from food to petrol. Parents who are going through sticker shock from summer camp are the most recent casualties.

Apr 11, 2024 09:50 AM EDT

While tax experts say it's excellent for college students to start submitting their own forms, parents and students should double check everything carefully before anybody presses the "submit" button.

Apr 11, 2024 09:05 AM EDT

Whether it's due to unforeseen natural disasters - New York City earthquakres, anyone? - or an unexpectedly high balance owed, or simply not having all the necessary documents in order, the reasons for delay vary. But the consequences? They're worth paying attention to.

Apr 10, 2024 02:35 PM EDT

Thanks to new regulations the Federal Communications Commission approved this week, "broadband labels" for internet packages will soon reveal exactly what goes into the price of your subscription.

Apr 10, 2024 09:16 AM EDT

Zero-based budgeting has become a popular spending trend because to the increase in social media users who share their spending patterns.

Apr 11, 2024 03:26 AM EDT

Retirement planning can be much more complicated than it first appears, and tax experts concur that this is a period when individuals should take extra care to consider all aspects of their finances before making decisions about things like when to start taking Social Security or how much money to withdraw from their 401(k).

Apr 10, 2024 12:32 AM EDT

In the whirlwind world of social media, TikTok has emerged as a powerhouse for bite-sized, viral content. Not just for dance challenges or cooking hacks, TikTok, affectionately dubbed 'FinTok' by the financially savvy, is revolutionizing the way Generation Z approaches money management.

Apr 09, 2024 02:55 PM EDT

Buying a second home may be an exciting notion for many, whether it is intended as a future retirement house, investment property, or holiday retreat. But for many would-be purchasers, the down payment often needed to acquire their ideal home might be a significant obstacle that keeps them from proceeding.

Apr 09, 2024 12:50 PM EDT

The French nuclear fuels business Orano and Canadian uranium miner Denison Mines Corp. announced in late January that they will reopen a uranium mine that has been inactive since 2008.

Apr 09, 2024 11:20 AM EDT

Do you make purchases using Apple Pay or any other mobile payment service? If this is the case, you could be spending more than you would if you used cash or a real credit card.

Apr 09, 2024 07:36 AM EDT

Amazon makes returning items so simple that some customers are abusing the rules and defrauding vendors.

Apr 09, 2024 07:05 AM EDT

In an era where the pulse of the economy is closely monitored, the latest reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics have given us something to sing about. With a whopping 303,000 jobs added in March-the most significant gain in over a year-and the unemployment rate dipping to 3.8%, it's clear that the U.S. job market is not just rebounding; it's thriving.

Apr 08, 2024 02:25 PM EDT