Credit card interest rates predicted to fall, but debt remains high
Credit card debt and consumer debt as a whole is growing, but interest rates are predicted to drop this year.
Credit card debt and consumer debt as a whole is growing, but interest rates are predicted to drop this year.
Q4 GDP revised down slightly – here's what that means for interest rates
The BEA lowered it's estimate slightly for the fourth quarter's GDP. However, economic growth remains much stronger than anticipated. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The BEA lowered it's estimate slightly for the fourth quarter's GDP. However, economic growth remains much stronger than anticipated. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Many drivers spending over 30 percent of their monthly income on auto loans, car insurance costs also rising
With rising insurance costs and auto loan costs, drivers are struggling to keep up with payments.
With rising insurance costs and auto loan costs, drivers are struggling to keep up with payments.
Home prices hit new high in December but show signs of cooling: Case-Shiller
Home prices reached an all-time high in December but show signals of softening, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
Home prices reached an all-time high in December but show signals of softening, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
No, AI chatbots like ChatGPT can't do your taxes, and here's why
A lot of people have heard of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and other services, even if they have never used it. While some may think the technology could help file your taxes, there are a number of drawbacks. Here's what to know.
A lot of people have heard of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and other services, even if they have never used it. While some may think the technology could help file your taxes, there are a number of drawbacks. Here's what to know.
46 percent of retirees have no plan if savings run out, nearly quarter of Gen Z doesn’t expect to retire
Almost half of retirees worry their money won't outlive them, and some generations worry about ever having enough to retire.
Almost half of retirees worry their money won't outlive them, and some generations worry about ever having enough to retire.
Some student loan forgiveness programs are set to end this year – here’s what to do if this affects you
The Fresh Start, on-ramp and IDR repayment adjustments are all ending their enrollment periods this year.
The Fresh Start, on-ramp and IDR repayment adjustments are all ending their enrollment periods this year.
Students may qualify for a financial aid refund from their college under new Education Department proposal
With FAFSA errors and rising education costs, the return of unused financial aid may be a welcome relief to students.
With FAFSA errors and rising education costs, the return of unused financial aid may be a welcome relief to students.
Homebuyers considering purchasing tiny homes and fixer-uppers to combat high home prices
Mortgage rates soared and housing remained unaffordable in 2023, causing prospective buyers to turn to tiny homes and fixer-uppers.
Mortgage rates soared and housing remained unaffordable in 2023, causing prospective buyers to turn to tiny homes and fixer-uppers.
Mortgage rates creep toward 7 percent, straining homebuyer affordability: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.9% for the week ending Feb. 22, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.9% for the week ending Feb. 22, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
Tooth fairy payouts plummet 1st time in 5 years, dental poll finds
Delta Dental surveyed 1,000 parents of children between 6 and 12 and found that inflation is hurting tooth fairy payouts.
Delta Dental surveyed 1,000 parents of children between 6 and 12 and found that inflation is hurting tooth fairy payouts.
15 percent of Americans have co-purchased a home with a non-romantic partner, even more would consider it
15% of homebuyers bought with their parents, siblings or friends in order to afford a home.
15% of homebuyers bought with their parents, siblings or friends in order to afford a home.
Drivers want embedded insurance options when they buy a car: survey
More drivers want to know their total cost of car ownership before they drive off the lot and many want the option of embedded insurance at the dealership, a recent Polly survey said.
More drivers want to know their total cost of car ownership before they drive off the lot and many want the option of embedded insurance at the dealership, a recent Polly survey said.
Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE
The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.
The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.
No relief for seniors as big drop forecasted for Social Security COLA
Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.
Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.
Nearly 40% of Americans say they are behind on monthly bills: survey
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
Existing housing supply builds as homeowners with sub 6 percent mortgage rates return
The share of mortgages with a rate below 6% has fallen from last year's record high, indicating that some homeowners have given up their lower rate to move, according to a recent Redfin report.
The share of mortgages with a rate below 6% has fallen from last year's record high, indicating that some homeowners have given up their lower rate to move, according to a recent Redfin report.
Chase customers sue bank over 'predatory' fees on bounced checks
The customers say the fees are “junk fees” and the actions by the bank are “predatory.”
The customers say the fees are “junk fees” and the actions by the bank are “predatory.”
1 in 5 homeowners thinking of selling in the near future: Zillow
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.