Personal Finance Daily: Men reap greater benefits than women when they support co-workers and credit-card debts failed to drop in the first quarter for the first time in more than 20 years

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Men reap greater benefits than women when they support co-workers, MIT study finds

New data show that men may get a better return on investment for supporting colleagues than women do. Read More

Do you want the IRS doing your taxes? It all depends on who you ask.

The IRS is examining if it can pull off a free, online tax-preparation service. Read More

Credit-card debt failed to decline in first quarter — for first time in over 20 years, New York Fed says

Credit-card debt failed to drop in the first quarter for the first time in more than 20 years, New York Fed researchers said. Read More

14 million mortgages were refinanced during ‘pandemic boom.’ That makes life very difficult for home buyers.

Low interest rates during the pandemic led to a refinance boom among homeowners, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Read More

I’m 54, single, earn $60,000 a year, and saved $100,000. Do I need to move out of California to buy a home?

‘I have always rented, and I’m wondering if it’s too late for me to buy a home.’ Read More

We can’t stop drooling over the new 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS

Porsche’s newest model is a mid-engine roadster that represents the latest evolution of the Boxster convertible platform. When can you get yours? Read More

If inflation is slowing, why is everything so expensive? Four facts to help you understand inflation right now.

Inflation continued its steady cool-down last month, but slowly, and some necessities like food, shelter and transportation are still costly. Here’s an explainer Read More

Ever-higher interest rates are squeezing subprime buyers out of the car market

Higher interest rates will exacerbate a trend changing the way Americans buy cars, as those with worse credit are facing payments of nearly $1,000 a month Read More