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Americans’ common misunderstandings about taxes unveiled -- including basic mistakes

A survey of 4,000 Americans who plan to file taxes this year, split evenly by generation and gender, revealed that though they may be one of life’s unavoidables, Americans know...

Capital One cheated its customers out of over $2B in interest payments, explosive lawsuit claims

The complaint says Capital One promised depositors that their 360 Savings account provided one of the nation's "top," "best" and "highest" interest rates, but froze their rate at just 0.30%...

Majority of Americans want to improve their money habits in 2025 -- here's how they're doing it

According to a recent survey, the majority of Americans want to improve their financial habits in 2025.

Financially successful adults had these traits in common as children, according to 50 years of research

The best predictors of success in adulthood had little to do with academics, networking or work ethic, researchers noted.

JP Morgan Grinches double down and refuse to pay late husband's pension to widow after 13-year battle

Elaine Silverberg, 73, has been begging the bank to hand over her husband Mel’s $331-a-week pension pot in a spat over missing documentation for 13 years.

Gen Z is suffering a 'midlife crisis' — amid 'vicious cycle' of overspending and job stress: study

“For many, the biggest factor contributing to this crisis is money,” said the insiders, who surveyed 2,000 US adults over age 18. 

How Americans used FinTok -- the financial version of TikTok -- in 2024

Financial TikTok users have gained 42 pieces of financial knowledge from the platform throughout 2024, according to new research.

How much will the average American spend this holiday season?

The holidays aren’t cheap: The average American will spend over $2,000 this season, according to a recent study.

Gen Z's idea of a successful salary is nearly 600% of what Boomers settle for, shocking poll reveals

Gen Z is far off from cashing in on their dreams of financial success.

How do you know when you have financially ‘made it’ in life?

Less than one-third of Americans (31%) think they’ve financially “made it” in life, according to new research.

I'm a billionaire entrepreneur at 34 — this is my easy secret to success

Putting people over profit can be surprisingly lucrative.

Always read the fine print: Take these precautions before signing up for a store credit card

With holiday shopping season around the corner, experts recommend caution when your favorite store offers you a credit card.

California mom tests limits of Costco's return policy — by trying to take back a 3-year-old couch her son drew on: ‘Do you feel good about it?'

The shameless shopper follows in the footsteps of a man who attempted to return a five-year-old mattress – and another customer who went viral after trying to return a couch...

Team Biden is shocked, shocked at massive migrant fraud — but still wants to wave them in

Team Biden has halted a program that flies migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela into the United States after the Department of Homeland Security uncovered massive fraud.

Gen Z is suffering from 'money dysmorphia' — they may not be as poor as they think they are

They may have rizz but they can't handle their biz.

Parents say high grocery bills are causing ‘drastic readjustments’ at home

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, grocery prices have risen 25% since the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. However, the cost of groceries dropped in April, the first decrease in...

How to boost your credit score if you're a first-time homebuyer

It’s simple: The better your credit history, the higher your score—and the better your opportunities for a home loan.