Debt ceiling debate keeps recession on the table: Jason Katz
UBS managing director and senior portfolio manager Jason Katz discusses how the tentative debt deal is affecting Wall Street investors on 'Varney & Co.'
Student loan refinance interest rates climb for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's best mortgage rate? 10- and 15-year terms hold steady as lowest | May 30, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 30, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Consumer demand for new cars and homes is why a modest recession is possible: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae has forecasted a recession in 2023 since last April and said the tightening in credit lending would likely lead to slower future business investment this year.
6 tips to save $100 a week and put it toward savings
Building savings can provide a safety cushion for economic downturns as well as provide funds for investment, but due to soaring prices, it's become more difficult.
Your home may not be insurance ready for an active hurricane season, survey says
Homeowners worry about hurricanes more than almost any other extreme weather event, behind only earthquakes, but may not be adequately insured for the damages these storms do to homes, according to a National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)survey.
Some Americans say they need to win the lottery to afford a house: Zillow
Most Americans still think the dream of homeownership is realistic, but many say they'd have to win the lottery to afford it, according to a recent Zillow survey.
How to raise your business' social media presence on a limited budget
Social media usage can allow small business to connect with their audiences and gain new customers. Facilitating customer engagement properly can boost sales.
Social Security reform should not be ‘controversial’: Ben Levisohn
Barron's senior writer Al Root, reporter Carleton English, and deputy editor Ben Levisohn discuss social security and the potential for revenue to be boosted by increasing taxes on earners above $400K.
Celtics co-owner gives $1,000 to each UMass Boston graduate
Rob Hale, co-owner of the Boston Celtics, gave graduates of UMass Boston $1,000 each at their commencement ceremony Thursday and instructed them to give away half the money.
Gas prices heat up ahead of Memorial Day weekend: AAA
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.57 for the week ending May 25, AAA reported.
Today’s mortgage rates are mixed, but 10- and 15-year terms stay low | May 26, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 26, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Mortgage rates rise as debt limit impasse lingers: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.57% for the week ending May 25, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
US first quarter GDP estimate revised upwards on second reading
The second estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2023 showed that U.S. economic growth was stronger than previously projected, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Personal loan interest rates climb for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
China is using a ‘let it rip’ strategy on recent COVID outbreak: Dr. Marty Makary
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary joined ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss China's recent COVID-19 outbreak and the White House’s decision to not comment on the subject.
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 15-year terms remain lowest option | May 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 25, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Behind on your retirement savings? Here's one feature that can help workers catch-up
Automatic enrollment into a workplace savings plan could help close the gap for Black and Latino employees that might otherwise have lower plan participation rates, according to a recent Voya Financial study
Rising costs pressure many Americans to make this one retirement mistake: Survey
High costs pushed 25% of cash-strapped Americans to cut retirement savings, according to a recent TIAA Institute survey.
Good news: Private student loan interest rates plunge for 5-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.