Your Money Headlines

How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s
Mon Jan 12 5:00 am
Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.
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Tips on how and where to grow your money in 2026
Wed Dec 31 4:08 pm
You could be losing out on money without knowing it. Life Kit host Marielle Segarra goes over simple but effective tips for growing your money.
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Student loan borrowers in default may soon see their wages garnished
Tue Dec 23 1:17 pm
About 5.5 million borrowers are currently in default. They haven't risked wage garnishment since the beginning of the pandemic, when policymakers paused the practice.
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Federal student loans are changing. Here's what to expect in 2026
Tue Dec 23 5:00 am
The SAVE Plan is ending and repayment options will change dramatically in the new year.
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4 common scams to watch out for this holiday season
Fri Dec 19 8:12 am
Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself.
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Should you use buy now, pay later? Experts share 4 tips to know
Sat Dec 13 5:00 am
The payment option is booming among online holiday shoppers this year. But like any form of credit, it comes with drawbacks. Here's how to use BNPL responsibly — and protect yourself from risk.
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You have more control of your bills than you realize
Thu Dec 11 4:04 pm
Whether you're looking to get a better interest rate on your credit card or settle a medical bill, there are ways to negotiate what you owe. Life Kit host Marielle Segarra explains how to do it.
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Can the lessons of 1929 help us avert another economic crisis?
Wed Dec 10 11:37 am
New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin draws parallels between the stock market crash of 1929, which led to the Great Depression, and today's economic uncertainty.
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Millions of borrowers in Biden's SAVE plan would start paying under new settlement
Tue Dec 09 3:14 pm
Legal challenges put SAVE borrowers in limbo for months, a time during which they were not required to make payments on their loans. That would change if the proposed settlement is approved.
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Michael and Susan Dell commit $6.25 billion for investment accounts for kids
Tue Dec 02 5:12 pm
Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to fund "Trump Accounts" for 25 million U.S. children. The gift would put $250 into each eligible child's account.
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