Home price growth reaches highest level since last year: Redfin
Home prices increased 2.6% from last year, Redfin reported. And a lack of housing inventory could be placing barriers to homeownership and driving up prices. Still, the Fed's doubts over a possible recession may fuel a housing rebound.
Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey
Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.
Personal loan interest rates continue to edge up for all terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
40% of Americans forced into early retirement: survey
Ninety-eight percent of Americans said that successful retirements are centered around preparation and planning, yet 40% are being forced into an early one, according to a recent Edward Jones survey.
Many parents turn to credit cards to pay for back-to-school shopping: survey
Almost three-quarters of Americans expect the costs of sending kids back to school this year to be challenging, with most expecting to spend more on supplies, a recent U.S. News & World Report survey said.
Financial aid plays a central role in how students pay for college: report
Students rely on a mix of grants, loans and work-study to pay for college but scholarship applications are on the decline, two recent studies said.
Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?
After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.
Today’s lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 6.625% | August 22, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 22, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Americans depend on credit cards more than ever: survey
Americans are relying on credit cards and many said they can’t pay off their balances, according to a Quicken survey.
More people are moving to disaster-prone areas
The most flood-prone U.S. counties saw 103% increase in population during the last two years, according to a study by Redfin. And housing affordability may be the culprit.
Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says
The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.
Personal loan interest rates edge up
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Mortgage delinquency rates return to record low: CoreLogic
Mortgages in delinquency returned to a historic low in May, while foreclosures remained at an all-time low, according to the latest mortgage delinquency report from CoreLogic.
Here's why some middle-income Americans are staying optimistic about their money
Half of all consumers surveyed said they feel good about their finances despite inflation and rising prices, according to a recent Primerica survey.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? 15-year terms at 6.25% | August 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
Mortgage rates top 7% but lack of homes still the biggest problem for the market: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased as Treasury yields hit their highest level since 2007, according to Freddie Mac. But there are still ways for house hunters to save.
Recession may be off the table as economy moves toward "soft landing": VantageScore
Record credit card debt hasn't dented U.S. consumer credit and signals that a recession may no longer be in the cards for the U.S. economy, according to VantageScore.
Personal loan interest rates surge for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Car dealers are worried about the impact of high-interest rates and weak economy: Survey
Car dealers are worried that a combination of rising interest rates, inflation, and the economy will continue to impact business negatively, a recent Cox Automotive survey said.