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Housing prices could drop by as much as 10% in many U.S. cities, per Fortune, referencing a new report from Moody’s Analytics. However, the dip won’t represent a national home price correction, according to Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi. By Dawn Allcot Discover: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay More: 6 Bad Habits That Hike Up Your Grocery Bill Rather, per Zandi, within the next 12 months, home price growth will reach zero year-over-year....

Update: Some offers mentioned below may have changed or are no longer available. View current credit card offerings from our partners at CardCritics here or on the issuer’s website. By Andrew Lisa With summer now entering its third act, both you and your vacation plans are moving quickly toward the fall shoulder season. With the right travel credit card, sky-high savings could follow you wherever you end up. The big lenders are well aware that America is still bursting with pent-up demand for travel — and they’re competing for your business....

New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen, 72, a k a “The Boss,” is an American musician who first rose to fame in the 1970s with songs that focused on working class American life. He is one of the best-selling musicians in history after having sold more than 150 million albums globally. He just sold his music catalog to Sony Music for a mind-boggling $550 million. By Michelle Tompkins See: The 27 Richest Musicians in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameFind: J....

Every psychologist in America knows that the holidays have a way of reminding single people that they’re single. And, trudging through the celebrations stag can tax your finances as much as your emotions. By Andrew Lisa Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in ReviewRead: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 One person means one income, and your holiday expenses don’t magically drop by 50% just because you have half as much money coming in as a working couple....

Keeping your holiday shopping expenses to a few hundred dollars or so can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. Of course, you’ll have to make some sacrifices. Expensive holiday dinners, party-worthy outfits and those trendy outdoor decorations you’ve had your eye on are definitely out with this limited budget. You’ll also have to trim some people from your gift list and forgo mailing those expensive Christmas cards. By Cynthia Measom Also: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopayLearn: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now...

Wells Fargo, one of the nation’s largest banks, provides checking and savings accounts, CDs, credit cards, loans, investing services and more. Founded in 1852, it now has over 4,700 branches, making it a bank worth considering for anyone looking for a reliable one-stop, full-service financial institution. By Andrea Norris Requirements Details Anyone looking to change banks or open a Wells Fargo checking account might be interested in the Wells Fargo $300 bonus on its Everyday Checking account for qualifying account holders....

Women hold two-thirds of America’s student loan debt, according to a report from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). When they graduate, they can expect to earn just 74% of what their male counterparts will make. By Heather Taylor The gender wage gap further deepens once women leave the workforce to have children. Melanie Hanson, editor in chief of EDI Refinance, said that until women leave the workforce to have children, their earnings are largely on par with their male peers....

Louisiana SNAP EBT recipients receive money to pay for food and a few other things with their SNAP EBT card. But did you know you can also get discounts on a range of other activities and services just by showing your card? By Dawn Allcot Senior Food Assistance: How Louisiana LACap Program Differs From SNAP and How To ApplyFind: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans Discounted Phone and Internet Service Through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), Louisiana residents receiving SNAP benefits can qualify for a $30 monthly discount on home internet service, plus a $100 credit toward an eligible tablet, laptop or desktop computer....

The metaverse is the current buzzword of the tech world — a nebulous, hard-to-define playground for developers, designers and dreamers. While primarily used as a virtual world for gamers, the metaverse has been rapidly transforming into a place where real economic transactions occur. By John Csiszar See: Metaverse Virtual Real Estate is Booming: What’s the Appeal?Find: Best Metaverse Coins to Buy for 2022 This promise of an additional world where commerce can occur has clearly caught the attention of corporate America, which has been dumping time and money into developing and expanding the metaverse....

While most people think of social security as a retirement income program, it is actually much more. Social Security provides several other services including survivor’s benefits, disability benefits and a health insurance program (Medicare). In addition to these, Social Security offers many other incentives that people don’t know about. By Crystal Mayer Whether you are soon-to-be parents, recently lost a loved one, or are a retiree looking for help with prescription drug costs, Social Security can help....

The Social Security Administration has implemented a new online login system called “mySocialSecurity” that allows you to access and perform functions that were not previously allowed online. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Social Security Benefits Might Get Cut Early — What Does It Mean for You?Find: Should You Refinance Now With the Low Mortgage Rates? With an online mySocialSecurity account, you can check your application status, set up or change direct deposit information or request a replacement Social Security card....

This year’s Cost of Living Adjustment for monthly Social Security checks is the largest COLA increase in almost 40 years, at 5.9% to account for record-breaking inflation which now hovers around 7%. By Georgina Tzanetos See: How To Boost Your Social Security Benefit With Supplemental Security Income Find: 5 Things Most Americans Don’t Know About Social Security Late last year, the Social Security Administration released what effect the new COLA increase would have on monthly benefit checks....

If President Joe Biden wants to save his troubled Build Back Better plan, he’ll likely need to pare it down to gain favor with Congressional moderates. Among the programs that could be on the chopping block are enhanced Child Tax Credit payments and free community college. By Vance Cariaga See: 7 Build Back Better Line Items That Could Still Benefit Americans If Brought to Congress Individually Find: 5 Nontraditional Ways To Build Your Wealth...

As the stock market recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, initial public offerings are becoming increasingly attractive to investors. While 2020 was especially slow for IPOs due to the global pandemic, 2021 is shaping up to be a record year. IPO proceeds have surged compared to the same period last year: companies raised over $21 billion on the New York Stock Exchange and nearly $34 billion on Nasdaq. By Scott Jeffries One company that investors expect to go public in the next year or two is Stripe....

While millions of Americans are eligible to apply for student loan forgiveness, many more still need to pay off any remaining balance on their student debt. One option available to borrowers are income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. However, studies have shown that few borrowers use IDR even if they qualify for it. Many more never learn about the option, and borrowers who enroll in IDR plans often fail to remain in them....

Need lunch on the go? Your favorite Subway sandwich may soon be available at a vending machine in your city. In a company release published on Nov. 14, Subway announced its Grab & Go smart fridge, stocked with convenient and affordable food and drink options. By Josephine Nesbit Rewards and Freebies: Find the Fast Food App That Offers the Best Savings To Match Your Dining HabitsFind: California Governor Gavin Newsom May Soon Sign Legislation to Protect Fast Food Workers...

While wage inflation is worrisome to some economists, wage gains are great for workers. A recent study reports that workers changing jobs are receiving significant raises — and sometimes, double-digit increases in pay. By David Nadelle Discover: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill More: 10 Dollar Store Items That Aren’t Even Worth the Buck Nearly two-thirds (64.2%) of people who recently switched jobs said their new positions pay more than their old ones, according to a recent survey from ZipRecruiter....

The IRS has come under increased scrutiny during the COVID-19 pandemic for a massive backlog of unprocessed returns and mounting complaints about poor customer service. But as new government research shows, the agency’s problems predate the pandemic and include a steady decline in tax audits — especially for higher-income taxpayers. By Vance Cariaga See: Stimulus Updates To Know for Spring 2022Find: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job...

The Internal Revenue Service is adjusting tax brackets for the 2022 tax year, which culminates on Tax Day, Friday, April 15, 2022. The IRS isn’t changing the percentages people will pay in the various brackets, but they are changing the adjusted gross income (AGI) amounts that determine your tax bracket. By Dawn Allcot Social Security: What Matters Most to You?Child Tax Credit 2022: How Some Families May Get $7,200 Next Year...

Your student loans can take big chunk out of your budget every month, especially when you’re just starting out on your own, making it much tougher to save for a house, build your retirement savings, and work toward other financial goals. It isn’t unusual to still be stuck with student loan debt well into your 30s or longer either. By Kimberly Lankford Learn: 10 Ways To Pay Off Your Student Loans in One YearAlso: Women and Student Loan Debt by the Numbers: Why It’s Concerning to Experts...