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.

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?

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.

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.

Jade Warshaw, Co-host of The Ramsey Show, speaks on new book "What No One Tells You About Money"
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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"
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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

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.

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.

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.

IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know

Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?

Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options

The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.

Here's how many Americans have a side hustle -- and what they're doing

Taking on a second job for extra cash is a way of life for many, and these industries are the ones people are choosing based on a new study.

Buy now, pay later loans will now impact Americans' credit scores

FICO said that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges in popularity.