Liliana Hall

2 weeks ago | money.com | Liliana Hall |Julia Glum

As Americans rack up record levels of household debt, the juggernaut that is buy now, pay later is quietly growing. Fifteen percent of consumers now say they have used the trendy installment plans to pay for items ranging from DoorDash meals to Coachella tickets. The newest development? Last week, Klarna and PayPal separately announced new cobranded cards designed to expand their historically virtual BNPL plans into everyday shopping — both online and in stores.

3 weeks ago | money.com | Liliana Hall |Paul Reynolds

When it comes to saving on car insurance, many drivers know the basics — maintain a clean driving record, bundle your policies, and shop around for quotes. But what if you’ve done all that and your rate is still higher than you can live with? That’s a distinct possibility, given what’s been happening to car insurance rates. Prices for automotive policies rose 11.3% in 2024, following a 20.3% increase in 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

3 weeks ago | money.com | Liliana Hall |Julia Glum

Gen Z is not banking on an early retirement — or even a traditional one. More than a third of Gen Zers, or people who were born between 1997 and 2012, say the standard retirement age of 65 no longer feels relevant in today’s economy, according to a new survey from insurance company Nationwide. Nearly half (48%) say they plan to work beyond that age, with many pointing to the flexibility of remote work as a reason they can stay in the workforce past 65.

4 weeks ago | money.com | Liliana Hall |Paul Reynolds

You’ll never forget parallel parking for the first time — or the panic that came with it. The first time behind the wheel can be thrilling, awkward and a little nerve-wracking. Learning to drive is a major milestone for teens, but it also creates new potential dangers in their lives. Teens ages 16 to 19 are at a greater risk for car accidents than any other age group, underscoring the importance of comprehensive driver education.

1 month ago | money.com | Liliana Hall |Katherine Peach

Last week, House members narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill, which includes a new savings account for children that comes with a one-time baby bonus. The proposed “Trump Accounts” — originally dubbed “MAGA Accounts” or “Money Accounts for Growth and Advancement” — are designed as long-term investment accounts for newborns.