Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report
Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.
Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.
Today's best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates to save | March 29, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 29, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 29, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Home prices could drop through 2023: Zillow
Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.
Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.
Self-directed retirement plan balances increased in Q4: report
Self-directed retirement plan balances as well as balances for 401(k)s, 403(b)s and individual retirement accounts (IRA)s increased at the end of 2022, despite year-over-year losses.
Self-directed retirement plan balances as well as balances for 401(k)s, 403(b)s and individual retirement accounts (IRA)s increased at the end of 2022, despite year-over-year losses.
Mortgage rates expected to rise amid economic volatility: Realtor.com
Despite a recent decrease in mortgage rates, economic pressure could elevate rates for the near term, according to an analysis by Realtor.com. But homebuyers may find some solace in overall lower home prices, stronger negotiating power and smaller down payments, another report suggests.
Despite a recent decrease in mortgage rates, economic pressure could elevate rates for the near term, according to an analysis by Realtor.com. But homebuyers may find some solace in overall lower home prices, stronger negotiating power and smaller down payments, another report suggests.
Student loan refinance interest rates fall for 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Still time to save: Today's 30-year mortgage rates rest for third straight day | March 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 27, 2023, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 27, 2023, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Gas prices drop despite rising demand, tighter supply: AAA
Gas prices decreased this week to $3.49 per gallon, AAA reported. And prices could hold steady as the price of oil remains low, despite a rise in demand for gas.
Gas prices decreased this week to $3.49 per gallon, AAA reported. And prices could hold steady as the price of oil remains low, despite a rise in demand for gas.
Still time to save: Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady at 5.875 percent | March 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Fed forges ahead with 25 basis point interest rate increase, signaling resolve to battle inflation
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase, bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 4.75% to 5%, the highest level in 15 years.
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase, bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 4.75% to 5%, the highest level in 15 years.
More people are delaying paying up front
An increasing number of shoppers are leaning on buy now, pay later services -- with many using it to foot the bill for groceries.
An increasing number of shoppers are leaning on buy now, pay later services -- with many using it to foot the bill for groceries.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates offer the greatest opportunity for maximum interest savings | March 21, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 21, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 21, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
US home values fell $2.3 trillion in 2022, but homeowners still benefiting from pandemic era gains: Redfin
The total value of U.S. homes was $45.3 trillion at the end of 2022, down 4.9% from a record high of $47.7 trillion in June – the most significant June-to-December drop in percentage terms since 2008, according to Redfin.
The total value of U.S. homes was $45.3 trillion at the end of 2022, down 4.9% from a record high of $47.7 trillion in June – the most significant June-to-December drop in percentage terms since 2008, according to Redfin.
Student loan refinance interest rates climb for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Home price appreciation slowed again in December, but 2022 was still a big year for growth: Case-Shiller
House prices across the U.S. increased by 5.8% annually in December, down from the 7.6% annual increase in November, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index showed.
House prices across the U.S. increased by 5.8% annually in December, down from the 7.6% annual increase in November, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index showed.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates plummet below 6 percent | March 20, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 20, 2023, which are trending down from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 20, 2023, which are trending down from last Friday.
Gas prices hold steady despite market turmoil: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas held steady at $3.46, even as oil prices plunged to levels not seen since August 2021, AAA said.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas held steady at $3.46, even as oil prices plunged to levels not seen since August 2021, AAA said.
First Republic receives $30-billion rescue from 11 large banks
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is firmly reassuring Congress and the nation that the U.S. banking system remains sound.
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is firmly reassuring Congress and the nation that the U.S. banking system remains sound.
Buyers, get moving: Today's 30-year mortgage rates dive below 6 percent | March 16, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 16, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 16, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
This week's private student loan interest rates soar for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.