Tag: Personal Finance

The one big inflation 'uncertainty': Economist on CPI, retail sales

US retail sales rose by 0.4% in December, a report that some economists say could bolster fourth quarter GDP...

Here's what you need to know about credit card defaults

NEW YORK -- Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest level in 14 years. U.S. credit card defaults...

Biden administration bans unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports

Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages, car loans or small business loansUnpaid...

CFPB says unit of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ignored red flags in manufactured home loans

OMAHA, Neb. -- The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says in a lawsuit that a unit of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway “ignored clear...

Should you worry about overfunding your 529 plan?

529 college savings plans  are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Why are some people hesitant to...

MrBeast's show includes $4.2M giveaway with app critics say may trap other borrowers with high fees

NEW YORK -- MrBeast's ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand his giant online reach and turn the corner on...