HVAC extended warranties and service plans: What’s actually worth paying for?

Some HVAC warranties will drastically reduce your repair and replacement costs while others just pad the bill. Mediaphotos/Getty Images For many homeowners, replacing or repairing an HVAC system has become one of the biggest unexpected household expenses they may face. Years of elevated equipment costs, persistent inflation and higher labor rates have made even relatively … Read more

Controversial program paying drug users for used syringes becomes permanent in NYC

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City is permanently bankrolling a program that pays people up to $10 a day for used syringes, a controversial effort critics argue puts taxpayer dollars into addicts’ pockets rather than getting them treatment. The program, known as the Community Syringe Redemption Program, was quietly made … Read more

When should you stop paying a deceased person’s bills?

Determining which bills you should prioritize can be a tricky process after a loved one’s death. Tatiana Sviridova/Getty Images Settling someone’s financial affairs after they die is rarely as straightforward as just canceling accounts and closing the estate. After all, their financial life doesn’t just come to a hard stop. Mortgage payments may still be … Read more

Should you stop contributing to retirement while paying off debt?

While tackling expensive debt is a smart financial decision, abandoning your retirement has consequences. ariya j/Getty Images Managing debt and preparing for retirement are two of the biggest financial challenges most people face, but tackling both at the same time isn’t always realistic. With credit card interest rates still elevated, household debt at record highs … Read more

Folarin Balogun chose the U.S. over England. It’s already paying off in the World Cup

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Folarin Balogun stood at the podium and flashed a bright smile. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “It’s a dreamy night,” he said to the dozens of news media looking on. Teammates and fans would say that, too. Friday’s performance — two goals … Read more

Some Republicans say Trump should close the door on paying out Jan. 6 rioters

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump drew sharp rebukes from both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill after he left the door open to taxpayer payouts for rioters who assaulted police officers during the Jan. 6 attack in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” over the weekend. Subscribe to read this story ad-free … Read more

How much emergency savings should you keep while paying off debt?

In today’s economic landscape, it’s important to balance paying off debt with building an emergency fund. Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images Americans are continuing to face mounting financial pressure in today’s economic landscape, and it’s taking a major toll on their financial and mental health. One of the main drivers is inflation, which is climbing rapidly … Read more

US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The alert posted Friday by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control adds another layer of pressure in the standoff between the U.S. and Iran … Read more