Don’t let the slightly negative performance of U.S. stocks toward month-end fool you into thinking October didn’t go well. Much of it was smooth sailing, as investors digested strong economic data: ...

Americans are besieged by misinformation and disinformation. Produced by individuals, corporations, and state actors around the world, and often distributed via social media, much of it – at the ...

It’s been only 50 years since women could legally get a credit card or loan on their own. Before that, they had to have their husbands (or another male figure, like their fathers or brothers) co-sign ...

The 2024 presidential election is a day away and investors are closely watching the race, as the candidates’ policy platforms have the potential to influence corporate earnings, consumer spending, and ...

When it comes to money, a lot of Americans are confused. In fact – brace yourself – more than half of us may even be financially illiterate, according to a 2024 study led by the TIAA Institute. Oof.

As usual, the economy will be one of the top issues driving voters to the polls this year. But for the 43 million Americans with student debt, the choice between Vice President Kamala Harris and ...

Those Gen Zers and millennials who were lucky enough to purchase a house may end up stuck in their starter homes for longer than planned. That’s right, this housing market presents challenges — even ...

Spoiler alert: There’s a U.S. election coming in hot. That simple fact has made certain topics more mainstream in recent days and weeks, one of which is our national debt level and the size of our ...

High-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) typically offer significantly higher returns than traditional savings accounts. As of August 2024, the national average interest rate for savings accounts was 0.45% ...

At SoFi Checking & Savings, we offer a rate that’s 9x 2 the national average savings rate—helping you reach your financial goals faster, whether it’s saving for vacation, retirement, or something else ...

Making one small change to how you pay your mortgage can shave years off your home payments, help you build equity faster and save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest. The change is to start ...