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

The middle-class retirement plan is breaking in front of our eyes. For generations, Americans walked a familiar path: just go to school, get a good job, work hard for a few decades, buy a home, put some money aside in a 401k, and eventually, you’ll be financially free. But what h ...  Show more

The cost-of-living crisis isn't coming. It's already here. Nearly half of American households can't even afford to survive right now.According to a Brookings Institution report just released in May 2026, 45.5% of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities in 2 ...  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