'Sandwich generation' survey says Americans caring for children and aging parents are financially stressed
Sixty-six percent of Americans caring for kids and an aging parent said they are at least "somewhat stressed" about the costs of those responsibilities, a Policygenius survey said.
Price of Biden's student loan repayment plan could double as take-up increases, report says
Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.
Tax Season 2023: Here's how the Inflation Reduction Act might impact your refund this year
The IRS received nearly $80 billion in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and said it has already hired more than 5,000 new telephone assistors and added more in-person staff to help taxpayers with filing this year.
Today's mortgage rates see a sudden surge | Feb 3. 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb 3. 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Job growth surges in January, reversing slowdown trend of past months
January's jobs report showed a big jump in growth following months of registering slight declines. Here's what that means for you.
Biden administration approves more than 16 million borrowers for student loan forgiveness
Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.
Personal loan interest rates continue to fall for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
Fed raises rates 25 basis points in first meeting of 2023
The Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated interest rate increase of 25 basis points at its February meeting. Here's what it means for your wallet.
Today's best mortgage deal? Twenty-year rates plunge more than a quarter of a percentage point | Feb. 1, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 1, 2023, which are largely down from yesterday.
Another week of declining mortgage rates fuels homebuyer demand:Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.13% for the week ending Jan. 26, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Today’s 15-year mortgage rates continue to offer best money-saving opportunity | Jan. 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 27, 2023, which are up from yesterday.
Today’s mortgage rates edge down across all terms | Jan. 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 25, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
Best place to retire? This state just beat Florida, according to a new study
WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness including affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.
Still time to save: Thirty-year mortgage rates hold steady for third straight day | Jan. 20, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 20, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates continue to offer best money-saving opportunity | Jan. 19, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 19, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Gas prices rise in tandem with oil even as demand drops: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.
Good news: Today’s mortgage rates fall across all terms | Jan. 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 18, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023
Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.
Social Security benefits can be taken to pay student loans in default
Up to 15% of a person’s Social Security benefits can be garnished to pay student loans in default.