Credit card balances surge past trillion dollar mark as Americans struggle to build savings
Credit card balances surged in the fourth quarter, but new card originations slowed as banks tightened lending standards, according to a recent TransUnion report.
Credit card balances surged in the fourth quarter, but new card originations slowed as banks tightened lending standards, according to a recent TransUnion report.
Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Americans in this state are the biggest tax procrastinators: survey
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
Mortgage rates continue their upward climb, prospective buying activity down
As interest rates and homeowners insurance rate rise, prospective buyers aren't buying as often.
As interest rates and homeowners insurance rate rise, prospective buyers aren't buying as often.
Gas prices rise as drivers hit the road for spring break: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.31 per gallon.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.31 per gallon.
Many drivers spending over 30 percent of their monthly income on auto loans, car insurance costs also rising
With rising insurance costs and auto loan costs, drivers are struggling to keep up with payments.
With rising insurance costs and auto loan costs, drivers are struggling to keep up with payments.
46 percent of retirees have no plan if savings run out, nearly quarter of Gen Z doesn’t expect to retire
Almost half of retirees worry their money won't outlive them, and some generations worry about ever having enough to retire.
Almost half of retirees worry their money won't outlive them, and some generations worry about ever having enough to retire.
Students may qualify for a financial aid refund from their college under new Education Department proposal
With FAFSA errors and rising education costs, the return of unused financial aid may be a welcome relief to students.
With FAFSA errors and rising education costs, the return of unused financial aid may be a welcome relief to students.
Homebuyers considering purchasing tiny homes and fixer-uppers to combat high home prices
Mortgage rates soared and housing remained unaffordable in 2023, causing prospective buyers to turn to tiny homes and fixer-uppers.
Mortgage rates soared and housing remained unaffordable in 2023, causing prospective buyers to turn to tiny homes and fixer-uppers.
Mortgage rates creep toward 7 percent, straining homebuyer affordability: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.9% for the week ending Feb. 22, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.9% for the week ending Feb. 22, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE
The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.
The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.
No relief for seniors as big drop forecasted for Social Security COLA
Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.
Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.
Nearly 40% of Americans say they are behind on monthly bills: survey
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
1 in 5 homeowners thinking of selling in the near future: Zillow
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Student loan borrowers facing financial hardship may qualify for Biden’s new round of debt relief
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
Mortgage interest rates jumped up this week, along with prices: Freddie Mac
Mortgage interest rates for 30-year mortgages rose to 6.77% this week, up from 6.64% last week.
Mortgage interest rates for 30-year mortgages rose to 6.77% this week, up from 6.64% last week.
US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
Homebuyers feel good about where mortgage rates are headed: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae survey said that homebuyers feel better about mortgage rates but still don't think now is a good time to buy a home.
Fannie Mae survey said that homebuyers feel better about mortgage rates but still don't think now is a good time to buy a home.
Consumers bought more secondhand items in 2023, but major purchases are back for 2024
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.