Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion

Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion

Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.

Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.

Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA

Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.

The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case

Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.

What happens when you close a credit card?

What happens when you close a credit card?

Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.

Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.

Home price growth continues to slow down: Fannie Mae

Home price growth continues to slow down: Fannie Mae

Home prices increased by 4.7% year-over-year in Q1 2023. However, that marked a significant slowdown from annual growth in the previous quarter. Still, low home supply and high mortgage rates have raised affordability issues for potential home buyers. Here’s what you need to know.

Home prices increased by 4.7% year-over-year in Q1 2023. However, that marked a significant slowdown from annual growth in the previous quarter. Still, low home supply and high mortgage rates have raised affordability issues for potential home buyers. Here’s what you need to know.

America's retirement preparedness score drops: Fidelity

America's retirement preparedness score drops: Fidelity

The average American has a 78% chance of covering estimated retirement expenses in a down market, according to Fidelity's 2023 Retirement Savings Assessment. Here’s what you need to know.

The average American has a 78% chance of covering estimated retirement expenses in a down market, according to Fidelity's 2023 Retirement Savings Assessment. Here’s what you need to know.

How to get a hardship loan

How to get a hardship loan

If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.

If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.

Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA

Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA

Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.

Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.