Mortgage rates continue to decline: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates continue to decline: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

IRS promises more audits of wealthy taxpayers, better customer service

IRS promises more audits of wealthy taxpayers, better customer service

IRS officials pledge not to raise audit rates on small businesses and households making under $400,000 annually. A new report from the agency says most of the money for the program is to pursue high-wealth individuals and companies.

IRS officials pledge not to raise audit rates on small businesses and households making under $400,000 annually. A new report from the agency says most of the money for the program is to pursue high-wealth individuals and companies.

Most Americans don’t know these financial solutions could help lower their tax burden: survey

Most Americans don’t know these financial solutions could help lower their tax burden: survey

Only 2% of Americans can correctly identify financial solutions with tax advantages, despite one in three saying they prioritize investments that would help them pay less in taxes either now or in the future, a recent Lincoln Financial Group survey said.

Only 2% of Americans can correctly identify financial solutions with tax advantages, despite one in three saying they prioritize investments that would help them pay less in taxes either now or in the future, a recent Lincoln Financial Group survey said.

These are February's hottest housing markets

These are February's hottest housing markets

Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.

Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.

These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails

These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails

With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.

With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.

Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.

A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.

Gas prices could hit $4 a gallon after OPEC production cut

Gas prices could hit $4 a gallon after OPEC production cut

As of Monday, regular gasoline averaged roughly $3.50, according to AAA. If Flynn's prediction holds, it could mean gasoline prices will climb above $4 per gallon as summer nears.

As of Monday, regular gasoline averaged roughly $3.50, according to AAA. If Flynn's prediction holds, it could mean gasoline prices will climb above $4 per gallon as summer nears.

Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac

Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.

Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.

Saudis, others cutting oil production could spike prices worldwide

Saudis, others cutting oil production could spike prices worldwide

Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worlwide inflation.

Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worlwide inflation.

Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules

Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules

Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.