U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Borrowers meet challenges as student loans resume and servicers struggle to handle new payments
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
Gas prices increase in synch with oil costs and growing demand
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
Mortgage rates continue to trend down, but affordability remains a pipe dream: Freddie Mac
While some cities are lowering home prices, the housing market largely remains unaffordable, even as rates drop.
Fed holds steady on interest rates, but outlook on when cuts will come remains cloudy
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% at its January meeting on Wednesday.
This week's personal loan rates fall for 3-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage rates drop for 30-year terms | February 1
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.
Private student loan interest rates plummet for 5-and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | January 31
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.
Home prices in some cities trended down in November: Case-Shiller
Home prices were generally on the rise in 2023, but declined slightly in November.
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
The share of new-vehicle sales with 0% APR financing ticked up to 2.3% of sales during the fourth quarter from 1.1% in the previous quarter, a recent Edmunds report said.
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
Homeowners moving across state lines, seeking affordability, find it in certain cities
More households are passing on costly cities, moving to lower-cost areas like Charlotte, Providence and Indianapolis.
Today's mortgage rates drop after week of holding steady for 30-year terms | January 30
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.
Inflation broke Americans' holiday budget – here's how long it will take to pay off debt
Unanticipated holiday spending has pushed some consumers to increasingly rely on personal loans or ask lenders for higher credit card limits, a recent analysis said.
This week's personal loan rates rise for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | January 29
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.
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA
Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.