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Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey

Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.

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Home prices in some cities trended down in November: Case-Shiller

Home prices in some cities trended down in November: Case-Shiller

Home prices were generally on the rise in 2023, but declined slightly in November.

January 31, 2024 11:07am CST
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report

Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report

From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.

January 30, 2024 6:01pm CST
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024

New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024

From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.

January 30, 2024 5:47pm CST
Homeowners moving across state lines, seeking affordability, find it in certain cities

Homeowners moving across state lines, seeking affordability, find it in certain cities

More households are passing on costly cities, moving to lower-cost areas like Charlotte, Providence and Indianapolis.

January 30, 2024 2:42pm CST
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA

Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA

Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.

January 29, 2024 1:45pm CST
Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA

Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA

Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.

January 26, 2024 5:52pm CST
Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich

Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich

The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.

January 26, 2024 4:04pm CST
30-year mortgage rate stabilizes in 6.6 percent range, draws buyers back: Freddie Mac

30-year mortgage rate stabilizes in 6.6 percent range, draws buyers back: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.69% for the week ending Jan. 25, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

January 26, 2024 12:09pm CST
US fourth quarter GDP beats expectations and recession odds

US fourth quarter GDP beats expectations and recession odds

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.3% for the October-through-December period after rising 4.9% in the third quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate released Thursday.

January 25, 2024 4:54pm CST
Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted

Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted

The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.

January 25, 2024 3:01pm CST
When will the IRS send out tax refunds

When will the IRS send out tax refunds

The IRS says most taxpayers should expect their refund within 21 days of filing but it could take longer for some.

January 25, 2024 1:57pm CST
Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck

Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck

The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.

January 24, 2024 4:40pm CST
Read this before you sign up for a college credit card

Read this before you sign up for a college credit card

Signing up for financial products your college is offering can sometimes be the worst deal, a recent CFPB report said.

January 24, 2024 11:47am CST
Number of electric vehicles that qualify for new electric vehicle tax credit drops to 13

Number of electric vehicles that qualify for new electric vehicle tax credit drops to 13

Only 13 electric vehicle models qualify for the full $7,500 credit, with Tesla and GM seeing the biggest hit.

January 23, 2024 2:46pm CST
Mortgage rates finally expected to dip below 6 percent in 2024, but affordability remains low

Mortgage rates finally expected to dip below 6 percent in 2024, but affordability remains low

Mortgage rates are trending down, likely to go below 6% by the end of the year, but most housing still remains unaffordable to the average American.

January 23, 2024 11:59am CST
Your significant other expects you to spend over $100 on Valentine's Day

Your significant other expects you to spend over $100 on Valentine's Day

Americans in relationships believe their partners expect them to spend an average of $157.52 on gifts this Valentine's Day, according to a recent Trustpilot survey.

January 22, 2024 12:32pm CST
New car purchases are on the rise, but there are insurance implications

New car purchases are on the rise, but there are insurance implications

Consumers are buying new vehicles more often with sales increasing by over 13% in 2023.

January 22, 2024 12:14pm CST
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since last spring: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since last spring: Freddie Mac

With home prices and interest rates falling, the housing market is becoming slightly more affordable this year.

January 19, 2024 2:30pm CST
Gas prices climb higher as arctic winter weather impacts production: AAA

Gas prices climb higher as arctic winter weather impacts production: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by two cents from last week to $3.09, according to AAA.

January 19, 2024 2:20pm CST
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