Homebuyers are finding better deals in these cities, survey says

Homebuyers are finding better deals in these cities, survey says

Roughly 25% of home searchers looked to relocate to a new metro in the first quarter, according to a Redfin survey. But they may start seeing an uptick in inventory as sellers enter the housing market.

Roughly 25% of home searchers looked to relocate to a new metro in the first quarter, according to a Redfin survey. But they may start seeing an uptick in inventory as sellers enter the housing market.

Mortgage rates rise as debt limit impasse lingers: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates rise as debt limit impasse lingers: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.57% for the week ending May 25, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.57% for the week ending May 25, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Behind on your retirement savings? Here's one feature that can help workers catch-up

Behind on your retirement savings? Here's one feature that can help workers catch-up

Automatic enrollment into a workplace savings plan could help close the gap for Black and Latino employees that might otherwise have lower plan participation rates, according to a recent Voya Financial study

Automatic enrollment into a workplace savings plan could help close the gap for Black and Latino employees that might otherwise have lower plan participation rates, according to a recent Voya Financial study

Shopping for cheaper insurance hits a new high as Americans seek relief from rising rates: J.D. Power

Shopping for cheaper insurance hits a new high as Americans seek relief from rising rates: J.D. Power

The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.

The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.

America's debt hits new record of more than $17 trillion: NY Fed

America's debt hits new record of more than $17 trillion: NY Fed

Consumer debt reached a record of $17.05 trillion in Q1 2023. Many Americans still deal with high inflation and are seeking help from their financial institutions, reports say.

Consumer debt reached a record of $17.05 trillion in Q1 2023. Many Americans still deal with high inflation and are seeking help from their financial institutions, reports say.

Mortgage rates rise amid interest rate environment uncertainty: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates rise amid interest rate environment uncertainty: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.39% for the week ending May 18, 2023, according to Freddie Mac’s latest data. Still, some experts have said they believe mortgage rates may come down if the Fed loosens up monetary policy.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.39% for the week ending May 18, 2023, according to Freddie Mac’s latest data. Still, some experts have said they believe mortgage rates may come down if the Fed loosens up monetary policy.

Demand for used cars likely to grow as consumer seek affordability: Edmunds

Demand for used cars likely to grow as consumer seek affordability: Edmunds

Demand for more affordable cars is growing as high-interest rates and more expensive purchase prices are putting buying a new vehicle out of reach for many consumers, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Demand for more affordable cars is growing as high-interest rates and more expensive purchase prices are putting buying a new vehicle out of reach for many consumers, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Many Americans eye buy now, pay later to gain more financial flexibility: Survey

Many Americans eye buy now, pay later to gain more financial flexibility: Survey

Nearly half of Americans (46%) said they would also consider BNPL an alternative financing method to credit cards or cash, according to a recent survey.

Nearly half of Americans (46%) said they would also consider BNPL an alternative financing method to credit cards or cash, according to a recent survey.