Fed projects two rate hikes by 2023 – how to lower your rate now
The Federal Reserve announced after its June meeting that inflation could increase faster than it originally expected. And while it will keep interest rates low for now, more members are predicting at least two rate hikes by 2023.
The Federal Reserve announced after its June meeting that inflation could increase faster than it originally expected. And while it will keep interest rates low for now, more members are predicting at least two rate hikes by 2023.
Unemployment claims jump unexpectedly: What to do if you need cash now
Many Americans are still struggling to make ends meet with rising consumer prices and low wages. Consider these options if you need quick cash now.
Many Americans are still struggling to make ends meet with rising consumer prices and low wages. Consider these options if you need quick cash now.
Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
Today's mortgage refinance rates rise across all terms for the first time in 66 days | June 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 17, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 17, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
Diamond believed to be world's third-largest discovered in Botswana
A gem-quality diamond believed to be the world’s third-largest was recently unearthed in Botswana, the government said.
A gem-quality diamond believed to be the world’s third-largest was recently unearthed in Botswana, the government said.
‘Housewarming gift’: New Jersey couple wins $1 million in Florida lottery after recently moving to state
They are living as renters in South Florida, but now, their recent move to the Sunshine State will likely become more permanent after the New Jersey couple won a million dollars in the Florida Lottery.
They are living as renters in South Florida, but now, their recent move to the Sunshine State will likely become more permanent after the New Jersey couple won a million dollars in the Florida Lottery.
More than 4 million Americans face eviction amid worsening housing crisis
Two studies have found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Two studies have found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Student loan refinancing rates drop again to record low: How to find your rate
There's never been a better time to refinance your student loans to a low interest rate.
There's never been a better time to refinance your student loans to a low interest rate.
How student loans can help you develop a good credit score
Here's how borrowing for school can help you improve your credit score.
Here's how borrowing for school can help you improve your credit score.
Having trouble saving money? These strategies can help
Saving money can be difficult, especially without a solid plan. Thankfully, there are many strategies that can easily help you save more.
Saving money can be difficult, especially without a solid plan. Thankfully, there are many strategies that can easily help you save more.
Federal Reserve expects to raise interest rates by late 2023
The Fed's policymakers forecast that they would raise their benchmark short-term rate, which influences many consumer and business loans, twice by late 2023.
The Fed's policymakers forecast that they would raise their benchmark short-term rate, which influences many consumer and business loans, twice by late 2023.
Federal Reserve elects to hold interest rates at 0%
Emerging from its June meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it is not taking action on the federal funds rate, which will remain at the target 0% to 0.25% range.
Emerging from its June meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it is not taking action on the federal funds rate, which will remain at the target 0% to 0.25% range.
Millions fear eviction as housing crisis worsens
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Dreaming of buying a home? How to get there by making sound financial decisions
Considering buying a home this year? Here are three financing tips to get you started.
Considering buying a home this year? Here are three financing tips to get you started.
Today's mortgage refinance rates resting at bargain lows | June 16, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 16, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 16, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates largely unchanged, but 20-year rates jump | June 16, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 16, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 16, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
When does consolidating credit card debt make the most sense?
A debt consolidation loan can be an effective tool to help you pay off high-interest debt, but it’s not right for everyone. Make sure to weigh the pros and cons and consider alternative strategies.
A debt consolidation loan can be an effective tool to help you pay off high-interest debt, but it’s not right for everyone. Make sure to weigh the pros and cons and consider alternative strategies.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates drop to new record low
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.
Should you refinance your mortgage if you have a low rate?
With mortgage rates at historic lows, now is a great time to save money by refinancing. And it may make sense even if you already have a low rate on your mortgage.
With mortgage rates at historic lows, now is a great time to save money by refinancing. And it may make sense even if you already have a low rate on your mortgage.