Lifestyle and Budget

Younger Americans are struggling to keep up with steadily-rising student debt loads, a burden that is limiting their ability to buy homes.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week yet remained near historically low levels.

Lawsuits aimed at stopping debt collectors from using fraudulent means to collect money can proceed on behalf of a larger class of potential victims, a federal appeals court said Tuesday in a case watched closely by consumer groups.

The Federal Reserve releases its December report on consumer borrowing Friday at 3 p.m. Eastern.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week, resuming their downward trend of this year after rising slightly last week.

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week, resuming their downward trend of this year after rising slightly last week.

U.S. home values rose at a modest pace in December, a sign there are too few potential buyers to bid up prices.

The share of people in each state who reported taking out a payday loan in the past five years, which ranged from 1 percent to 13 percent, according to a 2012 survey by Pew Charitable Trusts.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week after four straight weeks of declines, while remaining near historically low levels.

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell for the fourth straight week, with the benchmark 30-year rate again marking its lowest level since May 2013.

Uncle Sam wants to make it more affordable for Americans to buy their first home.

A unanimous Supreme Court says home buyers don't need to file a lawsuit, but may simply write a letter if they want to back out of a mortgage because they claim their lender violated the federal Truth in Lending Act.

A debt collection agency has agreed to waive nearly $18 million in improper judgments in a settlement with New York state.

U.S. consumers increased their borrowing in November, as stronger demand for auto and student loans offset a drop in credit card debt.

The Federal Reserve releases its November report on consumer borrowing.

President Barack Obama is returning to Arizona to promote home ownership in a state that has served as a symbol of the nation's real estate crisis and recovery.

First-time homebuyers whose home loans are guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration would benefit from an Obama administration move to lower mortgage insurance premiums.

Average U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week, but the benchmark 30-year rate stayed near a 19-month low.

When it came time to pick a college, Abby Slusher leaned toward a private school near her southeastern Michigan home for the small campus and class sizes.

Average U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week but the benchmark 30-year low remained very close to the 19-month low hit last week.