Mortgage rates to stay high in 2023: Freddie Mac

High mortgage rates and home prices are creating a weak housing market. Here’s how to lower your rate and monthly payments.

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

What is the first-time homebuyer tax credit and how does it work?

The new version of the first-time homebuyer tax credit hasn’t passed Congress yet, but there are some tax credits homeowners can take advantage of today.

Millions of borrowers mistakenly told they were approved for student loan relief

Millions of borrowers received erroneous emails notifying them they were approved for Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Here’s what to do if you don’t qualify.

Spending on auto insurance is up: Here's how drivers are saving money

Americans spent an average of $1,705 on auto insurance in 2022, up 4% from 2021 and 17% from 2020, a recent Insurify study said.

Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt buying holiday gifts

Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt during the holidays this year. Here’s how to pay down your holiday debt quickly.

Walmart may raise prices, close stores if rise in shoplifting continues, CEO says

“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”

What to know regarding new IRS rule on Venmo payments

If you use third-party payment platforms, such as Venmo or PayPal, you may soon be under added scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service.

Job growth spikes in November, interest rates expected to continue rising

The economy added more than 260,000 jobs in November and wages increased, but economic uncertainty is still a concern for many Americans. Here’s how to manage your finances today.

Recession is expected in Q1 2023: Bank of America

Bank of America economists expect a recession to emerge in the beginning of 2023. Here’s how to keep your finances on track.