Tax refund would help many Americans pay for holiday spending: survey
Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.
Today’s mortgage rates edge down across all terms | Jan. 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 25, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
Social Security benefits could not keep up with inflation in 2022: The Senior Citizens League
Social Security benefits could not keep up with inflation in 2022, according to a report by The Senior Citizens League.
Best place to retire? This state just beat Florida, according to a new study
WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness including affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.
Today’s mortgage rates: Look to 15-year rates for maximum savings | Jan. 23, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 23, 2023, which are up from last Friday.
Still time to save: Thirty-year mortgage rates hold steady for third straight day | Jan. 20, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 20, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level since September: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.15% for the week ending Jan. 19, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Secure 2.0 Act: Required minimum distribution age increases for IRAs
The required minimum distribution age (RMD) has increased from 72 to 73, meaning Americans can leave their investments in longer before needing to make withdrawals. Here’s what you need to know.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates continue to offer best money-saving opportunity | Jan. 19, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 19, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Gas prices rise in tandem with oil even as demand drops: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.
Good news: Today’s mortgage rates fall across all terms | Jan. 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 18, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023
Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.
Decade-high credit card, personal loan delinquency rates coming in 2023: TransUnion
TransUnion forecasted serious credit card and personal loan delinquencies will rise end of 2023. Here's how you can pay down debt.
Social Security benefits can be taken to pay student loans in default
Up to 15% of a person’s Social Security benefits can be garnished to pay student loans in default.
Today’s best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates for greater interest savings | Jan. 17, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 17, 2023, which are up from last Friday.
Inflation drops in December – will the Fed slow interest rate hikes in 2023?
Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates remain best opportunity for interest savings | Jan. 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 13, 2023, which are up from yesterday.
Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save
The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 20-year rates are the lowest available at 6 percent | Jan. 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 12, 2023, which are down from Tuesday.
Here's how much the average household owes in debts
Over the past year, nearly 30% of Americans say their overall debt has increased.