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A recent report finds that more than 40% of credit cardholders cannot afford to pay off their balance each month. money.com/debt-stress-af…

By cutting out small expenses, you'll have more money to invest in your future. money.com/simple-financi…

The World Cup’s U.S. spending boom finally arrived as the tournament reached its final stretch, with fans booking last-minute flights, hotels and rentals for the biggest matches. Bank of America data showed in-person spending across U.S. host cities rose 5% from June 10 to July 5, led by restaurants, bars and Kansas City, where hotel revenue jumped nearly 50%. Argentina fans helped fuel the late surge, with flights from Argentina up nearly 46% and bookings to Atlanta more than doubling ahead of the semifinal.

"The world has changed, and this is just the way things are now." money.com/dollar-scholar…

Automakers developing self-driving cars are betting on car insurance discounts becoming one of their chief selling points. money.com/self-driving-c…

Experts say it’s dangerous to let chatbots make financial decisions for you, and new research finds that the risks could be even greater than previously thought. money.com/ai-financial-a…

Taking a quick five minutes to check in on your finances while you eat breakfast or commute to work could help you feel more in control of your money. money.com/5-minute-morni…

What’s the most important thing you need to start investing? It’s not a big pile of money. money.com/how-much-to-st…

The next time you mail a letter, it could cost you a little more. money.com/stamp-price-in…

Social Security checks are often a key part of a retiree’s budget — and missing out on some of that money can come as a surprise. money.com/can-the-irs-ta…

About 80% of the top-scoring schools in the western half of the country are public universities, thanks in part to California’s strong public university systems. Here’s a look at the Best Colleges in the West 2026. money.com/best-colleges/…

For many young adults, living with their parents eases the anxiety that can come with high prices and job insecurity. money.com/how-to-protect…

Return-to-office mandates grew stricter last year, but remote work still expanded. A new Bureau of Labor Statistics survey found 35% of employed Americans worked from home at least part of the time, up from 33% in 2024. The data showed that even as companies pushed workers back to the office, flexibility and hybrid schedules remained central to the modern workplace.

Often, a retirement plan works until projected returns and inflation run contrary to what retirees had expected. money.com/how-to-prepare…

By several major metrics, the economy is doing quite well. But many Americans don’t feel like they’re winning. What gives? money.com/workers-losing…

The FTC recently published a consumer alert warning that hurricanes, like other natural disasters, can bring out scammers hoping to get your money and personal information while you’re stressed, rushed or recovering from the damages. money.com/scam-alert-hur…

Delta Air Lines expanded fare “segmentation” into the front of the plane, introducing stripped-down premium tickets for Delta One, first class and premium economy passengers. The new Basic Business fare gave travelers access to lie-flat seats in Delta One, but removed several perks usually associated with high-end cabins, including free seat selection, lounge access, full mileage earnings and flexible same-day changes.

Longer lifespans, a changing work landscape and volatile markets are some of the new factors that have governed how people save and invest money. money.com/suze-orman-new…

Oil prices surged more than 6% after President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran was effectively “over,” following U.S. strikes tied to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The spike renewed fears over global shipping, inflation and wider market instability.

Not all identity theft cases result in maxed out credit cards or other events that show up on your credit score. money.com/identity-theft…