Households could save up to £173 a year by switching to fixed energy deal
British households could reduce energy costs by up to £173 annually by switching to fixed-rate tariffs ahead of upcoming price cap increases scheduled for October and January.
Credit card debt climbs to $1.26 trillion as ‘K-shaped’ divide persists, New York Fed research finds
Credit card debt climbed to $1.26 trillion in the second quarter, with late-stage delinquencies rising sharply as households struggle with elevated living costs and inflation.
The top 10 colleges for financial aid in 2026, according to The Princeton Review — and what families actually pay
The Princeton Review ranked the top 10 colleges for financial aid, with Washington and Lee University topping the list despite a near six-figure sticker price, thanks to generous scholarships reducing actual costs.
IRS clarifies ‘no tax on overtime’ deduction rules. What workers need to know
The IRS has clarified rules for the ‘no tax on overtime’ deduction, which allows eligible workers to exclude a portion of qualifying overtime pay from their taxable income, with employers now required to report the amounts on W-2s starting with the 2026 tax year.
Bond yields are climbing. Here’s what that means for mortgages and other consumer borrowing
Bond yields have climbed to 19-year highs amid persistent inflation, pushing mortgage rates to 6.75% and raising borrowing costs across consumer loans including auto loans and credit cards.
Premium bonds: more chance of win as NS&I ups prize fund rate again
Premium bond holders will have improved winning chances as NS&I increases the prize fund rate to 4.35% annually from September, boosting the number of available prizes and improving odds to 21,000-1.