Personal Finance

Homebuyers nationwide need 34% more income to afford a home

Due to increasing mortgage rates and rising sale prices, homebuyers across the nation will need to earn $76,414 annually in order to afford to typical monthly mortgage payment, according to the technology-powered brokerage Redfin.

What do a barrage of big Fed rate hikes mean for Americans' wallets?

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell last week solidified expectations for a half-percentage point rate hike at the central bank's May meeting as officials look to tame red-hot inflation, a move that could have major implications for millions of U.S. households.

How to defer student loans

Wondering how to defer student loans? You can do so for most federal loans but not all private ones. Learn more.