3 ways delinquent debt can complicate your retirement finances

If you aren’t careful, the debt problems you carry into retirement could end up breaking the bank. PM Images/Getty Images For many people, retirement marks the end of certain types of financial pressures — or that’s the goal, anyway. By the time you’ve reached that milestone, your mortgage balance may be smaller than it once … Read more

Her ex racked up $7,000 of credit card debt, crumbling her finances. Now, a new law could require abusers to pay.

Four years into her second marriage, she didn’t ask questions when her husband asked her to sign on to a credit card in her name. But then the relationship turned abusive, she said. When she left her marriage, she found herself in financial distress, with her credit score tanking hundreds of points after her former … Read more

3 ways retirees can improve their finances right now

By revisiting where they keep their money, retirees may be able to improve their financial circumstances now.  Creative Images Lab/Getty Images Finances are strained for millions of Americans right now.  Not only is inflation on the rise again and currently sitting at its highest point in three years, but the hope for interest rate cuts … Read more

WATCH: Rubio scorches claim Trump weighed finances in Iran decisions: ‘Not even for a millisecond’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of State Marco Rubio forcefully pushed back Wednesday against a Democratic lawmaker’s suggestion that President Donald Trump may have considered personal financial interests when making decisions related to the recent conflict with Iran. Rubio called the allegation “completely false” and said he has never heard the … Read more

‘Perfect statement’: Trump defends saying he isn’t thinking about Americans’ finances amid Iran talks

President Donald Trump is defending remarks from earlier this week when he said he wasn’t factoring in Americans’ financial situation amid efforts to negotiate an end to the Iran war. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “That’s a perfect statement, I’d make it again,” Trump told … Read more

Trump says he’s not thinking about Americans’ finances ‘even a little bit’ in Iran talks

President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he is not weighing the economic burden of the Iran war on everyday Americans when negotiating a deal with the country’s leadership. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Speaking on the White House South Lawn before departing for … Read more

How today’s high pet care costs are straining household finances

Pet ownership has always carried a financial cost, but the scale of that cost has shifted dramatically recently. Baac3nes/Getty Images Pet ownership has long been viewed as a source of companionship, stability and emotional support. But in today’s economic landscape, having a furry family member also adds a meaningful line item in pet owners’ household … Read more

Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup poll finds

A record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening, with many expressing anxiety about covering monthly bills and making minimum credit card payments, according to a new Gallup poll.  That percentage is the highest Gallup has recorded since it began asking Americans about their finances in 2001, showing consumers are less optimistic than … Read more