Ann Carrns

The New York Times

More U.S. Households Are Struggling Financially, Analysis Finds

By: Ann Carrns

Inflation and a pullback in government assistance have resulted in more people having trouble paying their bills, a nonprofit found in its annual report.

Arizona Daily Sun

Analysis: More households struggling financially

By: Ann Carrns

A growing number of American households became financially strapped over the past year and had a harder time keeping their heads above water, a long-running analysis finds.

The Seattle Times

Why cheap used cars are so hard to find

By: Ann Carrns

By Affordable used cars are in tight supply, so shoppers with tight budgets may have to settle for an older model with higher mileage.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

More U.S. households are struggling financially, analysis finds

By: Ann Carrns

Inflation and a pullback in government assistance have resulted in more Americans having trouble paying their bills, a nonprofit found in its annual report.

The New York Times

Pay Advance Apps May Be Costlier Than Workers Think

By: Ann Carrns

The loans tide borrowers over until their next paycheck. The apps offer no-cost options, but most users end up paying high fees, a report finds.

RealClearMarkets

Pay Advance Apps May Be Costlier Than We Think

By: Ann Carrns

More workers can now use pay advance apps for quick cash to cover expenses between paychecks. The apps may offer no-cost options, but most users end up paying fees that can total hundreds of dollars a

The Daily Gazette

Pay Advance Apps May Be Costlier Than Workers Think

By: Ann Carrns

(Personal Tech)

The Seattle Times

Here's a look at why you should consider flood insurance

By: Ann Carrns

By It can be easy to overlook flood insurance if you don't live near water. But the storms that inundated the Midwest this summer are a reminder that inland areas are vulnerable to flooding, too.

The New York Times

You’ve Found a Long-Lost CD. Can You Still Get Your Money?

By: Ann Carrns

The bank was required to hold the certificate of deposit only for a limited time, and now has no record of the money. Experts offer tips to avoid having this happen to you.

The New York Times

Americans Are Struggling to Pay Rising Medical Costs

By: Ann Carrns

Much of the debt stems from hospital bills, researchers say. Even people with insurance are falling behind. But there are ways to get help.