PERSONAL FINANCE
Student Loan Update: How New Supreme Court Ruling May Impact Borrowers
The high court lifted a federal injunction that had blocked the termination of approximately 1,400 employees.
Map Shows Where Social Security Goes Furthest in Retirement
Differences in affordability and costs of living mean retirees can rely less on personal savings in certain parts of the country.
Map Shows Which States Are Most 'Financially Distressed'
Credit scores, forbearance rates, and rising bankruptcies all factor into which states fall into this category.
Millennials Reveal Shocking Truth About Their Finances: 'Unsustainable'
Millennials are revealing their bleak finances—debt, limited savings, and feeling stuck in their family's homes.
Map Shows Countries Offering Americans 'Golden Visas'
A growing number of wealthy Americans are seeking residency or citizenship in other countries to shore up their assets from economic and political instability.
One College Major Is More Popular Than Ever—but Comes With Financial Catch
"They see mental health work as purpose-driven—even if it doesn't pay six figures out the gate."
3 Ways Student Loans Can Be Forgiven For Volunteer Work
There are some programs where people can have some of their student loan debt cancelled in exchange for volunteer service.
Woman in $23K Debt Asks ChatGPT for Help—the Result Is Eye-Opening
Jennifer Allan told Newsweek: "We weren't living lavishly. We were just surviving. But the debt piled up while I wasn't looking."
Gen Zer Shares Truth About $27K Credit Card Debt: 'Easy To Feel Ashamed'
Kylie Scarletta, 22, from Wisconsin, told Newsweek: "I want to help break that cycle and normalize these conversations."
Friends Go Out for one bottle of Wine—Then Discover $2,000 Charge
The woman accidentally paid more than 100 times the price of the bottle of wine.
When Are July 2025 SNAP Payments Coming?
Each month, about 40 million Americans receive SNAP benefits.
How rising US national debt impacts the average American
While many Americans may not think about how the federal deficit affects their lives, America's excessive borrowing can drive up interest rates.
Gen Z's Debt Is Way Worse Than Other Generations
In a new report from cash advance app Vola Finance, 63 percent of Gen Z users already had delinquencies on their record.
Gen Z Men Who Live at Home Feel Less Ready to Move Out Than Women
Men were far more likely to say they were "not ready to move out" compared to women.
Gen Z More Worried Than Millennials About Losing Their Home in a Recession
"Gen Z-ers are more worried because they haven't been through the same financial fire drills," Kevin Thompson told Newsweek.
Woman Staying In Las Vegas Hotel Stunned at $58 Charge on Bill: 'Help'
Alexia Muller shared the video of what happened to her as a "warning" to anyone else about potential charges.
Buy Now, Pay Later Explodes in Popularity Amid Economic Anxiety
A growing number of Americans are relying on short-term financing to cover everyday essentials, according to a new study.
I've Turned My Thrifting Hobby Into an $80K-a-Year Side Hustle—Here's How
"I go at least five times a week, and multiple times a day, as long as it's not interfering with work," the passionate thrifter told Newsweek.
Millions of People Could Be Able to Pay Their Taxes in Gold and Silver
Missouri lawmakers advanced an amendment to make silver and gold legal tenders state agencies must accept.
People Lose Thousands of Dollars at Failed A Million Lives Book Festival
The failed festival has been compared to Dashcon and FyreFest, both infamous flops.
Student Loan Collections Resume Today: What You Need To Know
Nearly 10 million Americans may be subject to the administration's collection program following the end of the five-year pause.
Millennial Man Opens Water Bill, Discovers He Owes $47,590
"Are you SeaWorld?" asked one commenter online after the man shared his water bill.