This year, American families are preparing for one of their largest annual expenses: school supplies. Surprisingly, this seasonal cost now rivals—and in some cases exceeds—essential household expenses such as monthly grocery bills or utility costs.

A policy change that allows lenders to choose the credit scoring model they use for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages could be a big plus for newer borrowers. 

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Tariffs are reshaping how Americans spend this summer, with beach day basics set to increase as much as 68%.

The amount of retirement millionaires continues to grow, according to Empower data, with 9.1% of Americans falling into this category of retirement savers.

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Empower findings show some constants in the millionaire math: 60% are self-made, 95% own a home, and 47% hold a stock portfolio. Here's this week's money news. 

July’s spending bill doubles the withdrawal limit for K-12 expenses to $20,000 and expands how families can use their education savings, including for nontraditional learning and IRA rollovers.

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Gas prices increased 1.8% nationally in January 2025, but some states have more pumped up prices than others.