Government shutdowns affect millions of people but they are particularly hard on poor families and low-income workers.

This comprehensive student loan industry study investigates multiple data sources to reveal the key trends and statistics that define how we finance higher education.

The New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission approved new rules yesterday that are designed to set a minimum wage of $17.22 an hour for Uber and Lyft drivers.

What are your goals in life? Do you want to travel, go to college, start a family, retire at 40, build a business, or all of the above? Regardless of what your dreams are, reaching them usually requires careful planning and money. These five steps will help you set and achieve your financial goals.

This comprehensive mortgage industry study investigates multiple data sources to reveal important mortgage industry trends and statistics.

CIT Group used to be a big player in the reverse mortgage and servicing business through its subsidiary Financial Freedom. Not any longer. As part of its effort to simplify its business interests, CIT sold Financial Freedom to an undisclosed buyer on May 29^th, 2018. Investors welcomed the sale and shares in CIT Group rose by 2.2% after the announcement.

Credit cards are the most common credit product in the U.S., held by 78% of adults, with total revolving credit reaching $1.33 trillion as of January 2026. When adjusted for inflation, however, today’s debt is still about 9% below the 2008 crisis peak. Average APRs remain near historic highs at 20.97%, consumers paid an estimated $181 billion in interest charges in 2025, and roughly 111 million Americans carry a balance from month to month.

Buying a car with a credit card is possible only in limited ways, because most dealerships take a card for part of the price, not the whole thing.

Whether you’re looking to settle debt, file a personal injury claim, or resolve IRS tax problems, you’ll most likely need a lawyer. Legal fees are expensive and can easily rack up into the tens of thousands.