Personal Finance
Move over, mid-life crisis: The quarter-life crisis has arrived
Researchers explain how to cope with competitive housing markets, high inflation, and overall stress.
2 years ago
Still trying to quit that gym membership? The FTC is proposing a rule that could help
The Federal Trade Commission gets thousands of complaints a year from customers trapped in memberships they don't want. Its "Click to Cancel" proposal aims to change that.
2 years ago
High inflation and housing costs force Americans to delay needed health care
Close to 40% of surveyed Americans, a record high, put off medical care last year because of finances.
2 years ago
Norfolk Southern brings apology, aid to derailment hearing
In remarks prepared for Thursday's hearing, CEO Alan Shaw says he is “deeply sorry” for the impact of the derailment.
2 years ago
Federal data show evidence of home appraisal bias in Philadelphia
Appraisals are more likely to be below contract sale prices in primarily Black neighborhoods than in primarily white neighborhoods in the city.
2 years ago
Listen 1:15Fed lifts rate by quarter-point and signals more hikes ahead
Though smaller than its previous hike the latest move will likely further raise the costs of many consumer and business loans and the risk of a recession.
2 years ago
How much will it cost to see Eagles play Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII?
If you want to watch the game in person on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, it's going to cost you a lot.
2 years ago
How Pennsylvania homeowners can apply for mortgage and utility assistance
The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund can help people who fell behind on mortgage, utilities during the pandemic — but be prepared for a wait.
2 years ago
Philadelphia real estate market is returning to ‘normal’
Home buying is more predictable as the Philadelphia real estate market recovers from the COVID-19 uncertainty.
2 years ago
Exclusive: New Biden student loan plan unveiled amid agency funding crisis
The Office of Federal Student Aid has a lot on its plate in 2023, including an ambitious new student loan repayment plan. Now it just needs money to pay for it.
2 years ago
Inflation and infrastructure costs are driving up water bills in the Delaware Valley
Water rates will increase in 2023 for hundreds of thousands of residents in our region — from Wilmington, Del., to the Pennsylvania suburbs.
2 years ago
Federal Student Aid reverses course on some relief approvals
Student loan borrowers were left confused Tuesday morning after receiving an email reversing course on their student debt relief applications.
2 years ago
Unions and labor organizations representing thousands of New Jersey public sector workers are requesting financial aid to help deal with rising premium costs.
2 years ago
Medical bills remain inaccessible for many visually impaired Americans
When health bills aren't legible — via large-print, Braille or other adaptive technology — blind patients can't know what they owe, and are too often sent to debt collections.
2 years ago
Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation
Cyber Monday is expected to remain the year’s biggest online shopping day and rake in up to $11.6 billion in sales.
2 years ago