The surge in offerings is a response to the pandemic, which revealed glaring income inequality, as well as inflation and the resumption of student loan...

Since the pandemic, they seem to be everywhere. And with inflation, the gratuity on a pricier meal feels like a big outlay.

But, financial advisers note, most people cannot afford to set aside the maximum amount. “This is a system geared for high earners,” one expert said.

Pandemic-era help with the monthly insurance premium costs continues through 2025.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the credit bureau, one of three major credit reporting agencies, of “lying to consumers.”

Insurance plans with high deductibles may seem unappealing, but the savings accounts that often come with them offer significant tax benefits.

After years of criticism about financial aid letters that are confusing and sometimes misleading, about 400 schools have agreed to bring “clarity” to their communication.

Millions of Americans owe money to doctors and hospitals, and that debt can affect their ability to get loans or even a job.

Everything is going up — buying, financing, insurance and maintenance. The average annual cost of ownership, by one estimate, is $12,000.

Consumers have a right to dispute mistakes on their credit reports. But if they’ve made late payments, that can’t be erased, consumer experts say.