401(k)s without alternative assets perform better than pension plans with them, study finds
401(k)s, and other defined contribution retirement plans, with no exposure to private equity or other alternative assets, have outperformed pension […]
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States where it will take the longest and shortest amounts of time to pay off credit card debt
Americans have acquired an overwhelming amount of credit card debt. In 2026, consumers are expected to increase their credit card
The best and worst cities for first-time home buyers in 2026
Buying a home for the first time is an important milestone for many Americans, but achieving it is getting more
States settle with Cash App for $45 million over deceptive practices
Block, the company behind the peer-to-peer payments app Cash App, has resolved allegations the company misled consumers about Cash App’s
The Fed is considering allowing predatory lenders to acquire two national banks
The Trump administration has turned many federal agencies and regulatory processes upside down. Here’s another one. The Federal Reserve is
Auto issues top list of consumer complaints for 10th year, while housing complaints jump to second place, report shows
For the 10th year in a row auto-related issues ranked as the nation’s top consumer complaint category, according the Consumer
Opt out of Bank of America’s newly required forced arbitration now, consumer groups recommend
Bank of America has recently added an arbitration clause back into its consumer contracts for its online banking agreements, 17
Consumer groups ask Congress to oppose 100%-plus APR bank loans
Congress needs to stop predatory bank loans by opposing the national bank applications of Enova and OppFi, to adopt a
Best tips for spring to spruce up your finances
Spring is here, and it’s a great time to get your home and your finances in order. Here are some tips from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help you get started on spring cleaning your finances: