How to prepare and protect your finances for possible job loss
Layoffs are hitting Americans hard, with thousands losing their jobs. Here's how to prepare and protect your finances for a possible job loss.
What to know before opening store credit card this holiday season
With retail credit card rates averaging more than 30%, here's what to know before signing up for a store card this holiday season.
How to access help if you're impacted by the government shutdown
Nearly every federal worker is going without pay, and no clear timeline for when that next paycheck will arrive.
How to track and get best prices on flights for holiday travel
Fewer people say they plan to fly for the holidays because prices on flights are too expensive. Here's how to get the best deal.
Is that advertised sale price really a deal? Here's how to check.
We all love a good deal, but that sale price might not actually be saving you as much as you think.
ACA recipients exploring insurance options with premiums set to spike
Without a deal in Congress to end the shutdown and extend critical tax credits that helped many people afford their coverage, premiums are expected to skyrocket.
What another Fed rate cut could mean for borrowers, savers
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest-rate cut of 2025 Wednesday, lowering its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points.
Missing $4K tax payment sparks months-long mystery in Philadelphia
A missing property tax payment of more than $4,000 owed to the city of Philadelphia sparked a months-long mystery — until CBS News Philadelphia stepped in.
N.J. has some of the fastest-rising car insurance prices – how to save
Nationwide, car insurance premiums have shot up a whopping 30% since 2023, and New Jersey is one of the states where rates are increasing the fastest.
How cybercriminals can target you and what you can do to protect yourself
Scammers are growing increasingly sophisticated thanks to technology like generative artificial intelligence, allowing them to pull of schemes pretending to be your bank or even a loved one.
More people turning to AI chatbots for financial advice. Can you trust it?
Roughly half of respondents in the survey admitted they'd made a poor financial decision or mistake based on the information they received.
How to choose the best health insurance plan for your budget during open enrollment
Health plans change every year, so experts say it's important to take stock during the renewal process and not to assume you'll have the same coverage.
Scammers take advantage of the government shutdown | In Your Corner
Scammers may look to exploit fear and uncertainty as people worry about pay and benefits in the ongoing government shutdown.
CBS Philadelphia helps resolve N.J. woman's travel insurance issue
Is adding travel insurance truly worth it? In some cases, yes, but a South Jersey woman learned that when she needed it, getting a refund was not nearly as easy as she expected it to be.
How to apply for thousands in potential tax breaks in New Jersey
You could be leaving thousands of dollars in tax breaks on the table if you live in New Jersey, including an opportunity to cut your property tax bill in half, but your time to apply is running out.