Much of the extra refund money next year will go to upper-income households, he said. That's largely due to a temporarily higher $40,000 deduction on state and local taxes, he said. That so-called ...
MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns that Christmas can set you up for a debt-filled New Year – here’s ...
Americans continue to struggle under the weight of crushing debt. Consumers owed an average of $104,755 as of mid-2025 — down slightly from $105,580 a year earlier — according to credit bureau ...
In her new book, Kristin Collier tells the story of how she ended up with over $200,000 in debt that she knew nothing about. Her mother had answers.
You can’t invest your way to financial security if your financial foundation is cracked. In October 2025, with the personal ...
U.S. consumers added $16 billion in credit card debt this year, bringing the total to an estimated $1.33 trillion. To avoid ...
It’s easy to be tempted by Buy Now, Pay Later. Consumer Reports’ investigations have found Buy Now Pay Later can lead to ...
Approximately 80% of credit limit increases on U.S. credit cards don’t originate from cardholder requests but instead come ...