1100: Americans Are Being Crushed by Credit C...

A new government-backed investment program known as "Trump accounts" just launched on July 4th, 2026, creating a new type of IRA for children. Under this initiative, the government will make a one-time $1,000 deposit into accounts for U.S. children born between 2025 and 2028. Tod ...  Show more

87% of Americans now say they're living in a cost-of-living crisis. We’re not talking about a rough patch or a temporary setback, but a full-blown crisis that is reshaping life in America as we know it. And yet somehow, the mainstream media won’t touch this topic without putting ...  Show more

Americans owe more than $1 trillion to credit card companies, a record sum that’s likely to keep growing as rising interest rates prevent cardholders from paying down their debt. CNET’s Nick Wolny explains. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette ...  Show more

Understand the implications of Americans’ $1.2 trillion credit card debt, the latest inflation stats, and SAVE plan news. Are you eligible for student loan forgiveness if you’ve been on the SAVE plan? What do the Commerce Department’s latest inflation figures mean for how much th ...  Show more

Christmas is over and now comes the financial hangover. In an episode from earlier this year, guest host Jonquilyn Hill looks into the root causes of America's record-high credit card debt. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by ...  Show more

Americans rack up record levels of credit card debt, college athletics undergo massive changes with sweeping financial implications, and California’s electric vehicle rebate programs face significant setbacks. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Learn more about your ad choices ...  Show more