Today’s mortgage rates continue to climb, pushing over 6 percent | April 20, 2023
With mortgage rates climbing, borrowers should act quickly to lock in their preferred rate ahead of likely future increases.
With mortgage rates climbing, borrowers should act quickly to lock in their preferred rate ahead of likely future increases.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms remain today's lowest rates | April 19, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 19, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 19, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
US workers now expect almost a $76,000 salary to start a new job, data shows
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
America's retirement preparedness score drops: Fidelity
The average American has a 78% chance of covering estimated retirement expenses in a down market, according to Fidelity's 2023 Retirement Savings Assessment. Here’s what you need to know.
The average American has a 78% chance of covering estimated retirement expenses in a down market, according to Fidelity's 2023 Retirement Savings Assessment. Here’s what you need to know.
BBB: Outsmart the Smart TV hackers
What’s been called the “tech support scam" has expanded as technology expands. The BBB is warning consumers about an increase in scams involving Smart TVs.
What’s been called the “tech support scam" has expanded as technology expands. The BBB is warning consumers about an increase in scams involving Smart TVs.
Today's best mortgage deal? Rates for 15-year terms are lowest | April 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 18, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 18, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
You need to make this much to be 'middle class' in Texas
In one North Texas city, you are middle class even if you make $190,004.
In one North Texas city, you are middle class even if you make $190,004.
Negative car equity is rising: Here's how you can avoid owing more than your car is worth
The average negative equity value of auto trade-ins was $5,341 in the fourth quarter of 2022, up 29% from the previous year, according to Edmunds.
The average negative equity value of auto trade-ins was $5,341 in the fourth quarter of 2022, up 29% from the previous year, according to Edmunds.
IRS looking to create electronic free-file tax return system for US taxpayers
The IRS has been tasked with looking into how to create a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system for all.
The IRS has been tasked with looking into how to create a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system for all.
Texas House committee considers sports betting in the state
The odds of winning in the Senate currently remain a long shot. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has declared any gambling bill from the House as D-O-A in the Senate, but Leach is not ready to fold.
The odds of winning in the Senate currently remain a long shot. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has declared any gambling bill from the House as D-O-A in the Senate, but Leach is not ready to fold.
The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 30-year rates are still below 6 percent | April 17, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 17, 2023, which are trending up from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 17, 2023, which are trending up from last Friday.
More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds
In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.
In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.
Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey
High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.
High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.
IRS extends tax deadlines for storm victims in these 7 states
Individuals, households and businesses in disaster areas as designated by FEMA qualify for the tax relief.
Individuals, households and businesses in disaster areas as designated by FEMA qualify for the tax relief.
How to get a hardship loan
If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.
If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms at 5.25 percent | April 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 14, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 14, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA
Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.
Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.
US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.