Today's mortgage rates hold steady, giving borrowers time to decide | April 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 12, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
Mega Millions jackpot swells to $476M after no winner Tuesday night
Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot has jumped to $476 million after nobody matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday.
Asa Hutchinson: Biden making a mistake by saying the Fed is totally independent
2024 presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson discusses his economic policies and plan to tame inflation on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Kevin O'Leary: It's always a good time to start a business
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary discusses the future of entrepreneurs and the 'essence' of the American dream.
Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI
Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.
Kevin O'Leary: Invest in the S&P 500 and 'watch magic happen'
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary touts the power of the American economy on 'The Big Money Show.'
Fed is near its terminal rate: Randal Quarles
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Randal Quarles discusses whether pressure on the banking system has abated and the Fed's interest rate strategy on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.
Best graduate student loans of 2023
Federal student loan options for graduate students are limited. Private student loans could help you fill the gap and fund your graduate degree.
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.