Gas prices increase as OPEC cuts oil production
After OPEC announced it intends to decrease production starting in May, gas prices increased, according to AAA’s latest gas prices report.
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.
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.
This week's personal loan interest rates edge up for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 10- and 15-year terms hit lowest rates | April 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Social Security benefits could be cut by 20% starting in 2034, officials say
Social Security trust funds are expected to run out of money one year earlier than initially projected, the U.S. Treasury Department said.
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.
Good news: This week's private student loan interest rates lower for 5-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today’s mortgage rates remain below 6% | April 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
This week's private student loan interest rates climb for both 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Banking crisis may lead to recession: Fannie Mae
Following recent banking closures, Fannie Mae predicts a recession will take place in the second half of 2023. Meanwhile, Americans continue dealing with an uncertain interest rate environment and high inflation.
U.S. bank deposits fall for the first time since 1940s
U.S. bank deposits fell year-over year in 2022 as debt reached record highs, according to reports. Inflation and rising interest rates contributed to these trends and persist today, triggering fears of banking collapses and recession.
Today’s mortgage rates drop below 6% | April 4, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 4, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
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.
US debt ceiling crisis could delay Social Security payments – Here's why you're still likely to get a check
The Social Security "escape clause" from the debt limit enacted by Congress in 1996 prohibits the disinvestment of the Social Security trust funds for any purpose other than the payment of benefits, according to a Concord Coalition report.
Good news: Student loan refinance interest rates fall for both 5- and 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today’s mortgage rates hold firm. 15-year are lowest at 5.5% | April 3, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 3, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday
Personal loan interest rates edge up slightly for both 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
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.
Gas prices rise in sync with temperature: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by five cents from last week to $3.48, reflecting strong demand for gas and rising oil prices, AAA said.