Student loan refinance interest rates fall for 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Still time to save: Today's 30-year mortgage rates rest for third straight day | March 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 27, 2023, which are unchanged from last Friday.
Over 25% of Americans contributed 3% or less to retirement plans
Americans contributed less to retirement in 2022 and nearly a quarter contributed 3% or less of their income to their 401(k)s.
Gas prices drop despite rising demand, tighter supply: AAA
Gas prices decreased this week to $3.49 per gallon, AAA reported. And prices could hold steady as the price of oil remains low, despite a rise in demand for gas.
Choosing fixed- or variable-rate student loans
Variable-rate student loans have lower starting rates, but you take on more risk. Learn more about choosing fixed- or variable-rate student loans here.
Still time to save: Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady at 5.875% | March 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Mortgage rates drop further ahead of spring homebuying season: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.42% for the week ending March 23, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Drivers with poor credit scores can pay up to 60% more for car insurance
Auto insurance costs can be significantly larger for those with poor credit scores, studies show. Here’s how to raise your credit score.
Good news: Today's 30-year mortgage rates tumble below 6% | March 23, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 23, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Fed forges ahead with 25 basis point interest rate increase, signaling resolve to battle inflation
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase, bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 4.75% to 5%, the highest level in 15 years.
Household bills cost Americans 42% of their salary: survey
U.S. households spend $3.87 trillion annually on household bills, according to doxo’s 2023 U.S Bill Pay Market Size & Category Breakout Report.
Best grants to pay off student loans
Looking for ways to pay off your student loans faster? Check out this list of grants to pay off student loans.
This week's private student loan interest rates fall for 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Savings window opens: Today's 30-year mortgage rates dive to 6.125% | March 22, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 22, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Most Americans support Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, survey says
Most Americans (62%) said they support federal student loan forgiveness and 18% said they opposed the plan, according to a recent Newsweek survey.
Many Americans with medical debt struggling to pay bills: Survey
Americans said they are struggling with healthcare bills or delaying medical decisions and many said they wouldn't be able to comfortably cover medical costs that exceeded $249, according to a recent survey.
How to finance your first home
If you’re buying your first house, several programs and tax benefits exist to help with home financing. Learn more.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates offer the greatest opportunity for maximum interest savings | March 21, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 21, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
US home values fell $2.3 trillion in 2022, but homeowners still benefiting from pandemic era gains: Redfin
The total value of U.S. homes was $45.3 trillion at the end of 2022, down 4.9% from a record high of $47.7 trillion in June – the most significant June-to-December drop in percentage terms since 2008, according to Redfin.
Retirement plan balances decreased by nearly 25% in 2022
Despite growth in retirement plan balances in the fourth quarter, savings took a major hit in 2022 and inflation remains a concern for many Americans. Here’s how to pay off high-interest debt and make more room for retirement contributions.