Home foreclosures see a 'notable' increase amid ongoing cost-of-living crisis
Home foreclosures are on the upswing nationwide, according to a new report, a sign that homeowners are still struggling from the ongoing inflation crisis.
No relief for seniors as big drop forecasted for Social Security COLA
Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.
This week's personal loan rates lower for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE
The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.
Today's mortgage rates continue to hold steady for 15- and 30-year terms | February 22, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Have kids? Good luck buying a house this year
Potential homebuyers with children need to allocate 66% of their income in order to cover both monthly mortgage payments and child care, new data shows.
How Capital One's acquisition of Discover could impact consumers
Capital One's proposed acquisition of Discover Financial is being met with opposing viewpoints on whether the deal will ultimately help or harm consumers.
Student loan borrowers facing financial hardship may qualify for Biden’s new round of debt relief
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
Private student loan interest rates trend back down for 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
1 in 5 homeowners thinking of selling in the near future: Zillow
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 15- and 30-year terms | February 21, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
You could face a nasty tax shock in 2024
Americans who fail to make on-time and accurate estimated quarterly tax payments could be hit with a surprise bill after the IRS penalty jumped to 8%.
Parents, financially dependent adult children reveal unique stories about what it is like living together
Parents and their financially dependant adult children who still live at home have spoken out about the benefits and struggles of continuing to cohabitate.
'Wolf of Wall Street' says college a 'complete waste of time' for most students: 'Avoid it like the plague'
"Wolf of Wall Street" Jordan Belfort argued more young people would benefit from financial literacy classes and said for most degrees college has proved to be "a waste of time."
Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
America's youth 'a lot better off' with financial literacy classes: Jordan Belfort
'The Wolf of Investing' author Jordan Belfort on New York's alleged politicization, the push for financial literacy in schools and importance of a college degree.
This week's personal loan rates fall for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Existing housing supply builds as homeowners with sub 6% mortgage rates return
The share of mortgages with a rate below 6% has fallen from last year's record high, indicating that some homeowners have given up their lower rate to move, according to a recent Redfin report.
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | February 20, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
How you can 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.
















