Consumers bought more secondhand items in 2023, but major purchases are back for 2024
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
High inflation is still squeezing Americans' budgets
Inflation has fallen considerably from the highs of mid-2022, but price gains are still costing Americans an extra $213 a month compared to last year.
Private student loan interest rates spike for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Nearly 89% of U.S. homeowners with mortgages have an interest rate below 6%: Redfin
Over 88% of home loan borrowers have mortgage rates below 6% or 5%, leaving current rates still on the high end.
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | February 14
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.
Valentine's Day: When love and money collide
Couples celebrating Valentine's Day may not be celebrating their financials. Many are on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to saving and spending money.
Inflation rises faster than expected in January, up 18% since Biden took office
Former Assistant Treasury Secretary Monica Crowley discusses the strain inflation is having on the middle and lower class on 'The Bottom Line.'
Inflation rises higher than expected, further obscuring the timeline on the Fed's interest rate cuts
Inflation slowed from December to January, but remained above the sub-3% growth economists had expected, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Millennials are desperate to buy a home, most willing to pay a mortgage rate above 7%: survey
Affordability challenges aside, 78% of millennial respondents in a recent Real Estate Witch survey still believe in the dream of homeownership.
Former Home Depot CEO sounds alarm on 'tremendous shift' in labor market
The U.S. economy may be riding out an inflation and job layoff wave, according to former Chrysler and Home Depot CEO Bob Nardelli, who shifted blame away from corporate America.
Today's mortgage rates dip for 15- and 30-year terms | February 13
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.
Tony Robbins reveals keys to investment success from 'masters of the universe'
'The Holy Grail of Investing' author Tony Robbins on his new alternative investment book, generating wealth through pro sports, private equity growth and what he's learned from top money managers.
Here's how Americans plan to spend their tax refunds
Most taxpayers expecting a refund this year say they plan on spending on all of it, with more than a third saying the money will go toward paying off debt.
Valentine's Day spending expected to hit nearly $26B
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Many U.S. consumers have plans to use the holiday – and their wallets – to show how much their loved ones mean to them.
U.S. raises are trending down this year as the job market cools
Employers are planning to raise wages by 4%, on average this year, higher than 2021, but lower than 2023.
This week's personal loan rates decrease for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Missed student loan payments set to affect credit scores again by the end of 2024: Here’s how to prepare
Borrowers who miss student loan payments will see repercussions again by September, thankfully there are forgiveness options.
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | February 12
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 to effectively counter a job offer
When you receive the job offer, take the time to carefully read through the offer and its details. There’s a lot more than just a salary in your offer.
Here’s how the first 15 minutes of your day affects your whole workday
Think about what you need to accomplish on a particular workday. Setting priorities can make deciding what to handle in what order a bit easier to grasp.