When student loan bills begin coming due in October, new borrowers will take their first steps on the long road to paying off their debt. These tools and tips can help ease the journey. Created at: September 26, 2023 at 10:00AM

The fees merchants pay for accepting credit cards are much higher in the U.S. than in Europe. Ice cream shop owner Victor Garcia, for example, paid more than $25,000 in swipe fees last year. Created at: September 26, 2023 at 10:00AM

Retailers have long complained about so-called “swipe fees” on credit cards. And now there’s a showdown in Congress that pits retailers against the credit card industry. What’s at stake for shoppers? Created at: September 24, 2023 at 01:23PM

Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now. A new strike on parts distribution centers, however, could sting. Created at: September 23, 2023 at 11:00AM

As the cost of college continues to rise, families have new questions about how to save up. For answers, we turned to Ron Lieber, author of The Price You Pay For College. Created at: September 21, 2023 at 10:01AM

The cost of car insurance has jumped more than 19% in the last year, far outpacing overall inflation. There are several reasons why that’s happening. Created at: September 13, 2023 at 10:00AM