Today’s mortgage rates are rising, use shorter terms to save the most | August 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 14, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
Fed raising rates, consumer spending drop would result in recession: Quincy Krosby
LPL Financial chief global strategist Quincy Krosby discusses expectations over July retail spending and what this could mean for Fed rates.
Personal finance expert explains how to prepare for the end of the federal student loan pause
Personal finance expert and "The Ramsey Show" host Dave Ramsey discusses student loan debt and shares tips on how to improve finances.
'Girl Math' social media trend helps justify overspending habits
Consumers can justify their extravagant purchases with TikTok's latest trend: 'girl math.' The TikTok trend sees women trying to justify making excessive and lavish purchases.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez offer $100 million to Maui recovery effort
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, are donating $100 million to create a relief fund for those affected by Maui wildfires.
Many student loan borrowers unsure how they’ll restart payments after pause ends, survey says
There are options available for college students and their families to help take action ahead of time to try to minimize debt. Here are tips on where to start.
More homes sold over the asking price this homebuying season: Case-Shiller
Although home prices across the U.S. fell by 0.5% annually in May, on a monthly basis, prices increased by 1.2%, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report
Gas prices hold steady near the summer finish line: AAA
The average price for a gallon of gas was unmoved over the past week, AAA reported. But an increase in oil prices could spike what consumers pay at the pump, even as they deal with record-high vehicle financing costs.
America isn't buying Biden's economic plan: Russ Vought
Former White House OMB Director Russ Vought discusses the resilience of the U.S. economy despite Biden's 'hatred' of American energy on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.'
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Shorter terms in the lower 6% range | August 11, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 11, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Inflation is making a comeback, Fed will raise rates again: Kenny Polcari
Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari reacts to wholesale inflation rising more than expected in July on 'Varney & Co.'
Mortgage rates teeter toward 7% with no relief in sight: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.96% for the week ending August 10, according to Freddie Mac.
Fed is battling a 'vicious' wage growth cycle: Dana Peterson
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management chief investment officer Brent Schutte and The Conference Board chief economist Dana Peterson discuss whether new inflation data will stop the Fed from hiking rates on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Mortgage rates likely peaked, housing not slowing down: UWM CEO Mat Ishbia
United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia discusses the housing market, mortgage rates, and the Phoenix Suns on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Inflation climbs above 3%, giving Fed fuel for further interest rate hikes this year
July inflation rose above the annual inflation rate of 3% in June, putting the prospect of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts further in the distance.
July inflation breakdown: Where are prices rising and falling the fastest?
The U.S. Department of Labor said inflation increased in July for the first time in more than a year as the price of food, gasoline and shelter marched higher.
Personal loan interest rates spike for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Consider today's shorter terms | August 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 10, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Credit card debt surpasses $1 trillion for Americans: NY Fed
Credit card debt increased to a record high in the second quarter as total household debt reached $17.06 trillion. And the Fed’s interest rate hikes to lower inflation could impact what consumers pay for credit. But there are multiple ways to pay off high-interest debt.
Wall Street bull market will continue for several more months: Scott Bauer
T3 Trading chief strategist Scott Redler and Prosper Trading Academy CEO Scott Bauer react to 'choppy' market conditions as inflation declines on 'The Claman Countdown.'