Act fast! 10-year fixed student loan refinance rates rise, but only slightly
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 15-year rates lowest available | Dec. 27, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 27, 2022, which are trending up from last Thursday.
New year's financial resolutions: Americans plan to take caution in 2023
New Year’s financial resolutions include saving more money and paying down debt, according to a survey by Fidelity Investments. Here’s how to keep your finances on track in 2023.
McDonald's unveils first automated location, social media worried it will cut 'millions' of jobs
The new Texas location uses technology to minimize human interaction when ordering and picking up food.
Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
Where to get a $40K personal loan
A $40,000 personal loan can be used for a variety of expenses, but remember that your credit history and other factors will impact your overall loan costs.
One-third of adults say their financial situation is worse than a year ago: AARP
Many Americans appeared to tighten their holiday shopping budgets amidst high inflation this year.
Where to get a $15,000 personal loan
You can find $15,000 personal loans through many online lenders, banks and credit unions. But to get the best deal, it pays to compare multiple offers.
Netflix plans $900M facility at former New Jersey Army base
Netflix says it plans to build a state-of-the-art production facility at a former Army base at the Jersey Shore that will cost more than $900 million, and create thousands of jobs.
Americans’ personal savings rate nears all-time low, economic analysis shows
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal saving rate dropped to 2.3%.
Crumbl Cookies violated child labor laws in 6 states, feds say
Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
US gas prices to end the year with steady decline: AAA
After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates offer best money-saving opportunity | Dec. 21, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 21, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Adults worry inflation is creating retirement shortfall for parents, see home equity as solution: survey
Amid concern over whether aging parents will have enough retirement savings, a growing number of adults have embraced the idea of using their parents' home equity as a financial solution, according to an American Advisors Group (AAG) survey.
3M to stop making hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ starting in 2025
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
Today’s 30-year mortgage rates dive below 6 percent | Dec. 20, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 20, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.
Inflation is top reason Americans need more savings for retirement: survey
Americans said that they needed 20% more than last year to retire comfortably, a Northwestern Mutual study said.
High mortgage rates limit relocation options, Redfin says – Here's where homebuyers are still moving to
In the third quarter of 2022, a record 24.2% of homebuyers looked to move to a different metro area, up from 23.3% in the second quarter and 21.6% a year ago, according to Redfin.
Journalists suspended from Twitter by Elon Musk ponder future of platform: ‘A big inflection point’
Musk’s decision to suspend several journalists from Twitter has raised concerns that his actions could have a “chilling effect” on criticism of Twitter’s new owner and CEO.