Inflation no longer the top financial concern for most Americans: survey
Health care toppled inflation as the top concern for most middle-income Americans in the first quarter of 2023, according to a Primerica survey.
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 15-year terms hold firm as lowest rate | May 17, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 17, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Many Americans eye buy now, pay later to gain more financial flexibility: Survey
Nearly half of Americans (46%) said they would also consider BNPL an alternative financing method to credit cards or cash, according to a recent survey.
Many Americans prioritize saving for retirement despite being squeezed by rising costs: survey
Inflation and rising costs have meant curtailing how many Americans spend money, but 34% said they saved more for retirement this past year, according to the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards cost of living survey.
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 10- and 15-year terms stay below 6% | May 16, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 16, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Fed's May interest rate hike could harm regional bank lending, mortgages, expert warns
The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate increase has been harmful to the balance sheets of small regional banks and has impacted their ability to lend, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Home purchase sentiment increased to highest level since last year
Home purchase sentiment increased month-over-month in April, according to the latest data by Fannie Mae. However many would-be homebuyers are still concerned over home price volatility and other factors.
This week's student loan refinance interest rates edge down for 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Personal loan interest rates edge down for 3-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage rates begin to rise, but 15-year terms are still low | May 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 15, 2023, which are trending up from Friday.
Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms at lowest rate since last week | May 12, 2023
Check out mortgage rates for May 12, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Mortgage rates dip on positive inflation data: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.35% for the week ending May 11, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Americans save more in HSAs, Fidelity reports HSA assets exceed $16 billion
Fidelity's total assets in health savings accounts (HSA) totaled more than $16 billion. But even as savings increase, some consumers are practicing dangerous financial habits to pay for healthcare.
This week's personal loan interest rates edge up 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 fall, keeping 15-year terms as the day's lowest | May 11, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 11, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Inflation ticks up again in April, puts interest rate hikes back on the table
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 4.9% year-over-year in April, a slowdown from the 5% increase in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Nearly half of Americans cash out 401(k)s when changing jobs
Almost half of Americans have withdrawn funds from their 401(k) plans after leaving jobs, with some completely draining their balances. But doing so before reaching retirement age can trigger taxes and penalties. Here’s what you need to know.
This week's private student loan interest rates edge up for 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms maintain highest savings | May 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 10, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.