New retirement rule will help protect retirement savings of Americans already struggling to save
Americans getting help from financial planners will appreciate a new rule that makes sure they're getting sound retirement advice.
Nearly half of all homeowners concerned weather-related events will raise their homeowners insurance rates
Weather-related events in states like Texas, Colorado and Arizona are causing double-digit rate hikes for homeowners.
There are now 550 US cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
More homebuyers are paying discount points as interest rates continue to rise
Borrowers with lower credit scores and FHA loans often turn to discount points more frequently than other groups.
The unemployment rate barely rose, but only 175,000 jobs were added in April
The unemployment rate barely budged, rising to 3.9% while just 175,000 jobs were added.
Americans paid slightly more for fuel this week as gas prices rose by a few cents, on average
Fuel costs didn't go up by much this week due to low oil prices and a lull in demand.
Mortgage rates are still above 7% and home prices remain high
Mortgage rates remain high, as do home prices and homeowners insurance rates.
A majority of student loan borrowers are worried about their ability to repay their loans
Many student loan borrowers struggle to repay their debts, despite more relief from the Biden Administration.
Millions have moved out of certain parts of the country now designated “Climate Abandonment Areas"
About 818,000 Census blocks are seeing populations decrease due to severe flooding.