$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast

$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast

The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness.”

The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness.”

86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says

86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?

New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?

Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.

Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.

These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022

These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022

Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.

Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.

Lawsuits against OxyContin owners on hold; judge orders negotiations

Lawsuits against OxyContin owners on hold; judge orders negotiations

A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.

A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.

Should I pay off my student loans or invest?

Should I pay off my student loans or invest?

Not sure if you should pay off your student loans or invest your money? Here’s how to make the right choice for your situation.

Not sure if you should pay off your student loans or invest your money? Here’s how to make the right choice for your situation.

What is cash-out refinancing and how does it work?

What is cash-out refinancing and how does it work?

Learn everything you need to know about cash-out refinancing and whether it could help you meet your financial goals.

Learn everything you need to know about cash-out refinancing and whether it could help you meet your financial goals.

CFPB opens investigation into buy now, pay later credit programs

CFPB opens investigation into buy now, pay later credit programs

The CFPB announced a new investigation into buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit programs, saying it is concerned they allow consumers to take on debt too easily.

The CFPB announced a new investigation into buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit programs, saying it is concerned they allow consumers to take on debt too easily.

Apple closes New York City stores to in-person shopping

Apple closes New York City stores to in-person shopping

The list of COVID-induced closures, cancellations, and changes continues to grow in New York City. Apple has closed its locations in the city to in-store shopping.

The list of COVID-induced closures, cancellations, and changes continues to grow in New York City. Apple has closed its locations in the city to in-store shopping.

Year-end tax tips: Ways to prepare, maximize refund, and more

Year-end tax tips: Ways to prepare, maximize refund, and more

2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.

2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.

How to pay off $50K in student loans

How to pay off $50K in student loans

Here’s how to pay off $50K in student loans after you leave school.

Here’s how to pay off $50K in student loans after you leave school.

Here are 3 ways to pay off holiday debt quickly

Here are 3 ways to pay off holiday debt quickly

Growth in holiday spending could reach an all-time high in 2021. Here are ways to pay down your holiday debt quickly.

Growth in holiday spending could reach an all-time high in 2021. Here are ways to pay down your holiday debt quickly.

Student loan forbearance extension: What borrowers should know

Student loan forbearance extension: What borrowers should know

The White House once again extended the federal student loan payment pause through May 2022, which means borrowers have 90 additional days to prepare for repayment.

The White House once again extended the federal student loan payment pause through May 2022, which means borrowers have 90 additional days to prepare for repayment.