Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year rates are today's lowest | April 11, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 11, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
COVID student funds are being 'misused,' not helping schools: Patrick Hughes
National Opportunity Project founder and President Patrick Hughes argues some governors who received millions in COVID funds during the pandemic did not use the money to help students on 'Varney & Co.'
Job growth trends upward as recession fears grow
More than 230,000 new jobs were created in March, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Nouriel 'Dr. Doom' Roubini warns banking crisis could spread globally
Roubini Macro Associates CEO Nouriel Roubini discusses the state of U.S. banking, telling 'The Claman Countdown' many regional banks are insolvent right now.
Personal loan interest rates decline for 3-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Credit reporting problems spark the biggest portion of CFPB consumer complaints, study says
Consumer complaints made to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rose 61% in 2022 from 2021 — credit reporting issue saw the biggest jump, according to a U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) report.
Student loan refinance interest rates edge down for 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Private credit will fill the lending void left by Wall Street banks: Jason Katz
UBS managing director and senior portfolio manager Jason Katz discusses the benefits of private credit as banks shy away from lending on 'Varney & Co.'
Today's mortgage rates are all under 6% | April 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 10, 2023, which are mixed from last Thursday.
Seniors worry Social Security increase not enough to cover rising costs: Survey
More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.
How to pay a 0% tax rate on capital gains
The 0% tax on long-term capital gains can amount to serious savings for taxpayers, but it's a complicated and often overlooked aspect of the U.S. tax code.
Mega Millions numbers selected for Friday’s $414M jackpot
Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot has jumped to $441 million after nobody matched all six numbers drawn on Friday.
Should you ask your credit card issuer for a credit limit increase? Here are the pros and cons
Increasing your credit spending limit allows you more spending power, but introduces more risks. Requesting a high credit limit isn't difficult, but there are factors to consider.
What ETFs are good investment choices for new college grads
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, make a great investment for new college grads looking to establish good short- and long-term financial goals and investments.
Many millennials optimistic about personal finances amid dealing with economic concerns, debt
Many millennials have confidence with personal finances, a feeling that comes as many of them deal with debt and other financial concerns, according to a survey.
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.