Auto insurers plan further rate increases this year – Here's how you can get costs under control
Progressive and Allstate have already signaled that they plan to keep increasing their auto insurance rates this year.
Inflation may add to what you'll spend this Mother's Day
Inflation and rising costs mean Americans will spend more on Mother's Day. The National Retail Federal forecasted that shoppers will spend a record $274 per person on gifts for moms this year.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms are still below 6% | May 9, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 9, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Inflation and interest rate hikes are negatively impacting Americans' financial well-being: Survey
Inflation and interest rate hikes have negatively impacted Americans' financial well-being and many have made no progress in saving for retirement or building emergency funds, according to a survey by Morning Consult. Here’s what you need to know.
Student loan refinance interest rates edge down for 5-year loans only
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Personal loan interest rates continue to rise for 3-year loans only
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage rates inch up, but 10- and 15-year terms stay below 6% | May 8, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 8, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
Gas prices drop amid recession fears, pre-summer lull: AAA
Gas prices decreased last week, but rising interest rates have raised concerns of a recession, according to AAA.
Job growth shows resilience in April but also signs of softening
The economy added 253,000 jobs in April, an increase from the previous month but slower than the average gain of 290,000 in the last six months, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms hit lowest rate since mid-April | May 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Fed doubles down on the fight against inflation, raises rates another 25 basis points
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 5% to 5.25%, the highest level in 15 years.
American homeowners worry most about these three things
Rising interest rates, insurance premiums and the growing risk of climate change are top challenges homeowners said they worry about, according to a recent Insurify report.
Mortgage rates drop slightly in reaction to Fed interest rate outlook: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.29% for the week ending May 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. That's down from the previous week when it averaged 6.43%.
Personal loan interest rates edge down for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage rates for 15-year terms lowest since last month | May 4, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 4, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Here’s why consumers' credit scores got a boost in March: Report
Consumer credit scores increased from last year to an average of 701, and the percentage of consumers scored in the subprime credit tier decreased, according to VantageScore.
Private student loan interest rates skyrocket for 5-year loans only
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's biggest mortgage rate decrease? 30-year terms plummet | May 3, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 3, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Many Americans still optimistic about homebuying despite tough economic backdrop: TD Bank
Despite economic headwinds, many Americans say now is a good time to buy and home and have already begun saving for their down payment, according to a recent TD Bank survey.
Today's mortgage rates are rising, but 15-year terms are below 6% | May 2, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 2, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.