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The average tax refund is about 11.3% higher so far this season, compared with about the same period in 2025, according to IRS filing data through Tax Day.

The Federal Reserve's April meeting, potentially Jerome Powell's last as chair, may impact many consumer borrowing and savings rates.

People who buy annuities for lifetime income often think of them as an investment, when they're more like insurance, experts said.

As more Democratic states push for higher taxes on the wealthy, some policy experts have criticized these policies. Here's what to know about the trend.

Trump officials have provided mixed guidance on whether certain grad school loans will count toward a new student loan borrowing limit, a financial aid group says.

A Warsh-led Fed could have far-reaching consequences for many consumer borrowing costs and savings rates.

There are more trustworthy places than social media to search for college scholarships, consumer advocates said. Here's what to know.

Europe may face a jet fuel shortage in several weeks, perhaps leading airlines to cancel flights ahead of the busy summer travel season.

High school graduates heading to college in the fall could rack up $43,000 in student loans on average by the time they get their degree, a new study finds.

The two proposals would change some retirement account contribution rules for caregivers in an effort to help them save more for their golden years.