Inflation fears force Americans to rethink financial choices: CNBC Survey
Surging inflation has Americans reconsidering how they spend their money. The Consumer Price Index, which measures a wide-ranging basket of goods and services, jumped 7.9%...
1 in 5 American workers runs out of money before payday, survey finds
From gas to groceries, soaring prices are straining households across the board. More than three-quarters of working Americans said inflation has impacted their finances over...
Florida becomes largest state to mandate personal finance education
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 24, 2022. Marco Bello | Reuters Florida is...
Great Resignation continues, as 44% of workers seek a new job
Thianchai Sitthikongsak | Moment | Getty Images Almost half of employees are looking for a new job or plan to soon, according to a survey,...
Investors pull billions from bond, money market funds at torrid pace
Investors are pulling money out of bond and money market funds at the fastest pace in years, as inflation and the specter of rising interest...
Wages are rising but many Americans still live paycheck to paycheck
The economy is recovering but workers are still having a hard time making ends meet. While real wages are on the rise, they can’t keep...
The average household is spending an extra $250 a month, or $3,000 per year, due to high inflation — but middle-aged Americans are paying even more
Inflation is running hot, but not everyone is feeling the burn. The latest edition of the consumer price index showed that inflation was running at...
Soaring rent prices make it even more difficult to save for a house
This is an excerpt from the CNBC Make It newsletter. Subscribe here. If you’ve been paying attention to headlines (or your own lease renewal) then you’ve...
IRS warns there will be delays processing 2021 tax returns and refunds
When the Internal Revenue Service announced the opening of tax filing season on Jan. 24, it came with a warning: File early, because the agency...