Americans carry $1.79M in lifetime debt as US total hits record $18.4 trillion, analysis finds
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
The $10,000 car loan tax deduction: Here's who qualifies and how to claim it
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Wealthy Wednesday: Budgeting apps
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Gail-Perry Mason to discuss budgeting apps and multiple streams of income.
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Gail-Perry Mason to discuss budgeting apps and multiple streams of income.
The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
Are new cars becoming a luxury item in America?
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Every state's median household income has increased since 1970 – except one
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
Treasury confirms rollout of car loan tax break for US-assembled cars
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Jade Warshaw, Co-host of The Ramsey Show, speaks on new book "What No One Tells You About Money"
Jamie Sherrod speaks one-on-one with Jade Warshaw, Co-host of The Ramsey Show, about her new book "What No One Tells You About Money". You can grab your copy here: www.amazon.com/What-One-Tells-About-Money/dp/B0FJQLKRTW
Jamie Sherrod speaks one-on-one with Jade Warshaw, Co-host of The Ramsey Show, about her new book "What No One Tells You About Money". You can grab your copy here: www.amazon.com/What-One-Tells-About-Money/dp/B0FJQLKRTW
Jade Warshaw, Co-host of The Ramsey Show, speaks on new book "What No One Tells You About Money"
Jamie Sherrod speaks one-on-one with Jade Warshaw, Co-host of The Ramsey Show, about her new book "What No One Tells You About Money". You can grab your copy here: www.amazon.com/What-One-Tells-About-Money/dp/B0FJQLKRTW
Jamie Sherrod speaks one-on-one with Jade Warshaw, Co-host of The Ramsey Show, about her new book "What No One Tells You About Money". You can grab your copy here: www.amazon.com/What-One-Tells-About-Money/dp/B0FJQLKRTW
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
The future of Social Security - what you need to know
It’s something all workers pay into, but very few really pay attention to it until you need it.
It’s something all workers pay into, but very few really pay attention to it until you need it.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.