Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion
Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.
Biden asks student loan companies to prepare for end to payment pause
The Education Department has notified student loan servicers to prepare for an end to the COVID-19 student loan payment pause.
Personal loan interest rates continue to rise for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's best mortgage deal? Back to 15-year terms | May 1, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 1, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Proposed credit card late fee reduction could cost some consumers more, surveys say
The CFPB announced an extension of the comment period for proposed changes to credit card late fees regulations.
Today's best mortgage deal? Back to 15-year terms | April 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 28, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.
GDP growth shows slowing economy in the first quarter of 2023
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.1% in the first quarter of 2023, after rising 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the BEA's advance estimate.
Personal loan interest rates begin to climb for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's best mortgage deal? Rates for 10-year terms | April 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 27, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.
Financial stress has biggest impact on Americans’ mental health: survey
Financial struggles are the biggest drivers of stress among Americans, according to a survey by Clever Real Estate. More than half of respondents said they’re stressed about inflation and not having enough money to save for retirement.
This week's private student loan interest rates plunge for 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's lowest mortgage rate? 15-year terms | April 26, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 26, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey
Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.
Conditions improve for buying a home, report says
Americans spent slightly less of their salaries buying a home in the first quarter of 2023 than they did in the final months of 2022, according to the ATTOM report.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms for 6th day in a row | April 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 25, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.
Middle-income Americans still optimistic about financial prosperity – Here's how they're beating inflation
Americans are optimistic about their financial prosperity, and 79% are confident they will achieve it within the next decade, according to a Santander survey.
Student loan refinance interest rates edge down for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.