1 in 7 Gen Z credit cards are maxed out
About 1 in 7 ‘Generation Z’ credit card borrowers have maxed out their credit limit.
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CDC: U.S. drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023
After a steep rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, preliminary data shows that drug overdose deaths in the U.S. ticked down in 2023 for the first time in 5 years.
Grocery prices are going down
A trip to the grocery store was a little less expensive last month.
Fed student loan interest rate to hit 12 year high
Student loan borrowers can now expect to pay even more on their loans.
Inflation hits highest rate in a year
Wholesale inflation just hit its highest rate in a year.
Mortgage companies could intensify the next recession, US officials warn
U.S. regulators are warning that the mortgage industry could intensify the next recession.
U.S. government to pay farms to prevent bird flu spread
The U.S. government has a new plan to pay farmers to help stop the spread of bird flu in diary cattle.
Social security making changes to expand access
More people will soon qualify to apply for social security thanks to a new rule that expands the definition of a public assistance household.
Judge halts rule limiting credit card late fees
A new rule limiting excessive credit card late fees that was set to take effect on Tuesday has been put on hold.
Consumers haven’t felt this bad about the economy since November
A new survey shows Americans aren’t feeling too hot about the economy.
