Student loan borrowers struggle to keep up with monthly payments: study
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.
Auto insurance premiums and claims still on the rise: study
Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.
Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey
More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.
More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Biden forgives another $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt, but alternative relief plan hits a snag
The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.
The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.
Mortgage rates dip below 7 percent as the housing outlook brightens for 2024: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending Dec. 14, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending Dec. 14, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Gas prices on downward slide, further price drops likely: AAA
A downward trend in national gas prices persists ahead of holiday travel. Tepid demand and a low cost for oil are bringing drivers relief at the pump, according to AAA.
A downward trend in national gas prices persists ahead of holiday travel. Tepid demand and a low cost for oil are bringing drivers relief at the pump, according to AAA.
Fed decides no interest rate bump in December, indicates cuts ahead
The Federal Reserve announced a third interest rate pause during its December meeting on Wednesday, still leaving the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%.
The Federal Reserve announced a third interest rate pause during its December meeting on Wednesday, still leaving the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%.
12 percent of retired Americans plan to return to the workforce in 2024: survey
Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.
Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.
Here's who may qualify for $10,000 in student debt relief under Biden's new forgiveness plan
The Biden administration has taken the next step toward its plan B for student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its first debt forgiveness attempt.
The Biden administration has taken the next step toward its plan B for student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its first debt forgiveness attempt.
Gas prices dip lower, an early present for travelers this holiday season: AAA
The national average for a gallon of gas resumed its gradual decline amid falling oil prices. If oil prices stay low, drivers can anticipate a continued drop in pump prices, AAA said.
The national average for a gallon of gas resumed its gradual decline amid falling oil prices. If oil prices stay low, drivers can anticipate a continued drop in pump prices, AAA said.
Homebuying demand dries up even as mortgage rates drop: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending Dec. 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending Dec. 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Record share of home sellers drop prices in October as mortgage rates squeeze buyers' budgets: Redfin
Nearly 7% of for-sale homes posted a price drop during the four weeks ending October 29, on average, the highest portion on record, Redfin says.
Nearly 7% of for-sale homes posted a price drop during the four weeks ending October 29, on average, the highest portion on record, Redfin says.
Americans need extra $11K to afford same standard of living in 2021, Republican analysis finds
A new analysis has revealed how much more money Americans need now to meet the cost of living standards seen in 2021– prior to a rise in inflation.
A new analysis has revealed how much more money Americans need now to meet the cost of living standards seen in 2021– prior to a rise in inflation.
Gas prices’ downward trend continues – for now: AAA
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall. Lower gas demand has been a main contributor in limiting pump price increases amid rising oil prices, according to AAA.
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall. Lower gas demand has been a main contributor in limiting pump price increases amid rising oil prices, according to AAA.
Homeowners could save tens of thousands in damages by using smart devices
Homeowners may miss out on significant insurance discounts by overlooking the benefits of smart home devices, according to a Nationwide study.
Homeowners may miss out on significant insurance discounts by overlooking the benefits of smart home devices, according to a Nationwide study.
US third quarter GDP estimate revised upwards on second reading
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.2% for the July-through-September period after rising 2.1% in the second quarter this year, according to the BEA's second estimate released Thursday.
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.2% for the July-through-September period after rising 2.1% in the second quarter this year, according to the BEA's second estimate released Thursday.
Student loan payments render the holidays unaffordable for many: survey
Student loan repayments will make the season unaffordable for many Gen Z and millennials this year, according to a recent Credit Karma survey.
Student loan repayments will make the season unaffordable for many Gen Z and millennials this year, according to a recent Credit Karma survey.
Home prices continued ascent in September despite soaring mortgage rates: Case-Shiller
Nationwide, home prices rose by 0.3% in September and now stand 3.9% above their year-ago level, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
Nationwide, home prices rose by 0.3% in September and now stand 3.9% above their year-ago level, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.