Inflation rises as gas prices and housing costs tick up, leaving Americans concerned
Inflation rose in February, leaving the Federal Reserve uncertain about future rate hikes.
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | March 13, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
High debt is causing more consumers to live paycheck-to-paycheck
Both high-income and low-income consumers are facing higher levels of debts, causing more people to live paycheck-to-paycheck.
Here's where Americans are being stretched to the limit to buy a home
Homebuyers have seen the cost of buying a home double in the last three years – here's where they paid the most, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors.
Today's mortgage rates stay steady for 30-year terms | March 12, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Nearly 32% of homes sold last quarter were new construction: Redfin
Prospective homebuyers are choosing new construction homes as sellers hold onto their homes, waiting for interest rates to drop.
This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year loans, fall for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
These 5 states rake in the most Social Security benefits
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
Today's mortgage rates drop for 30-year terms | March 11, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Gas prices march upward as spring looms and demand grows: AAA
Higher oil prices and growing gas demand contributed to gas prices rising this week.
Wages grow 4.3% in February but still outpaced by rising home prices
Job gains were solid in February, but revisions to the two previous months show that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report overestimated growth by 167,000.
Biden wants to give homebuyers $400 per month: State of the Union
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced a new plan to give new homebuyers a tax credit that would lower the cost of purchasing a home.
Today's mortgage rates drop for 30-year terms | March 8, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
This week's personal loan rates fall for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
CFPB finalizes rule capping credit card late fees at $8 on average
A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.
Today's mortgage rates edge up for 30-year terms | March 7, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Americans in this state are the biggest tax procrastinators: survey
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
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.
US Department of Labor announces $200 million in grants to help build apprenticeship programs
In-demand industries like healthcare, cybersecurity and education are getting millions in funding to develop apprenticeship programs.