Personal finance

Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images It’s no secret that many college graduates are struggling with student loan debt. Still, many borrowers aren’t talking about their loans with their significant other. Nearly 1 in 5 student loan borrowers in the U.S. — or 19% — say they are hiding their loan balance from their

Hispanolistic | E+ | Getty Images The average 401(k) savings rate — including employee deferrals and company contributions — has maintained historic levels as plan designs make it easier for workers to set money aside. In 2023, the average combined savings rate was an estimated 11.7%, which matched a record high from 2022, according to

Ascentxmedia | Istock | Getty Images The pace of inflation has subsided from its 2022 peak, but retirees and near-retirees are still feeling the shock of the surge in price growth. That is prompting many people to make significant changes to their retirement plans, according to new research from insurance company Prudential Financial. The firm’s

Ongoing problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid have delayed financial aid award letters — and have even prevented many high school seniors and their families from applying for aid at all. As of June 14, only 45% of the high school class of 2024 has completed the FAFSA, according to the National College Attainment Network.

10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images There are areas in the U.S. that are considered to be the least difficult places to buy a home, according to a new real estate indicator. When the counties are sorted by index rank, Iroquois County, Illinois is the least difficult market to buy a home, according to