Higher wages and social security checks led to increase in consumer spending: BofA
Credit and debit card use on BofA brand cards rose 5.1% year-over-year annually compared to 2.2% the month before, the bank said.
How to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt
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Savings window opens: Today's mortgage rates edge down across all terms | March 7, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 7, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
Shopping for auto insurance surges to all-time high as consumers search for better rates: J.D. Power
The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 12.1% in the fourth quarter of 2022, and the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power's Quarterly Shopping List.
Student loan refinance interest rates edge up for both 5- and 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Auto loan interest rates hovered below 8% for borrowers with subprime credit scores: CUNA
Auto loan median interest rates sat at about 8% for people with low credit scores, according to a report by CUNA. Here's how you can lower your monthly car payments.
Still time to save: This week's 3-year fixed personal loan interest rates continue trending down
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Good news: Today's 30-year mortgage rates dip below 7% | March 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 6, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
Buy now, pay later users more likely to experience financial distress: CFPB
Buy now, pay later users are more likely to rely on other credit products and high-interest rate financial instruments than non-users of BNPL, a recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) report said.
Gas prices drop, but consumers should brace for pricier summer blend fuel: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.37, two cents less than last week but a penny more than the cost of gas at the start of this week, AAA said.
Is it better to pay off debt or save?
Whether it’s better to pay off debt or save depends on your unique financial situation and goals. Learn how to decide which one to prioritize.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates climb to 7% | March 3, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 3, 2023, which are up from yesterday.
Mortgage rates rise, may reverse a recovering housing market: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates increased once again this week after rates in the beginning of the year raised optimism for a recovering housing market. But you can still find the right deal by shopping around.
Americans with poor longevity literacy at greater risk of outliving retirement savings: Survey
Sixty-three percent of American adults are working with inaccurate longevity measures when they plan for retirement, according to the most recent TIAA Institute-Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) Personal Finance Index survey.
Can you get a home equity loan with bad credit — and should you?
Even with bad credit, a home equity loan could help consolidate high-interest debts, make home improvements or fund another big-ticket item. But there are pros and cons to consider.
Good news: Personal loan interest rates fall for 3-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates offer best opportunity for interest savings | March 2, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 2, 2023, which are largely up from yesterday.
Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.
Older workers are turning to gig work: AARP
Amid high inflation and a troubling economy, older Americans are returning to work and many are turning to gig or freelance employment. Here’s what you need to know.
This week's 10-year fixed private student loan interest rates dip below 8%
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.