Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | January 26
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.
Americans' monthly debt payments surge since the pandemic
High prices, swollen balances and soaring interest rates have all contributed to a rise in the average amount Americans pay monthly to service their debt.
Fighting inflation: Experts share what behavioral changes, habits can save you major cash in 2024
Personal finance expert say a few helpful tweaks to habits and behaviors, including the adoption of "loud budgeting," can help people save big in 2024.
US fourth quarter GDP beats expectations and recession odds
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.3% for the October-through-December period after rising 4.9% in the third quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate released Thursday.
Biden cancels another $5 billion in student loan forgiveness – Here's who is impacted
The Biden Administration announced an additional $5 billion in student loan forgiveness that impacts borrowers using the income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) plans.
This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year loans and drop for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | January 25
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.
Stuart Varney: Democrats want your accumulated wealth
FOX Business' Stuart Varney criticized tax plans by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders to tax the accumulated savings of hardworking Americans.
Social Security is coming for a bigger chunk of your paycheck
The portion of personal income subject to the Social Security tax has increased to $168,600 this year from $160,200 in 2023.
Stuart Varney: Democrats want your accumulated wealth
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney discusses Democrats' push to tax the life savings of hard-working Americans.
Expiring Trump tax cuts means a tax increase on Americans: Peter Morici
Former U.S. International Trade Commission Chief Peter Morici explains the new trend of the rich voting Democrat and the poor voting Republican on 'Varney & Co.'
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | January 24
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.
Read this before you sign up for a college credit card
Signing up for financial products your college is offering can sometimes be the worst deal, a recent CFPB report said.
Social Security recipients could get hit with a surprise tax bill this year
The record-high Social Security cost-of-living bump that beneficiaries received in 2023 could come back to bite them during this year's tax-filing season.
Most Americans cannot afford a $1K emergency expense
Most Americans say they lack the funds to cover a $1,000 emergency expense, according to a new survey from Bankrate, whose top economic says inflation is a "key culprit."
IRS to start simplifying notices to taxpayers this year
The IRS said Tuesday that it will simplify the "difficult to understand" notices that it sends to taxpayers as part of the $80 billion modernization push.
Lowe's accepting nominations for nationwide revitalization projects
Lowe's is kicking off its annual Hometowns program, which is focused on revitalizing communities nationwide. Since its launch, the program has impacted over 2.5 million people.
Number of electric vehicles that qualify for new electric vehicle tax credit drops to 13
Only 13 electric vehicle models qualify for the full $7,500 credit, with Tesla and GM seeing the biggest hit.
Remote workers face a double taxation threat
The number of Americans working from home has surged, but remote workers in five states face a potential tax shock this tax-filing season from the IRS.
Mortgage rates finally expected to dip below 6% in 2024, but affordability remains low
Mortgage rates are trending down, likely to go below 6% by the end of the year, but most housing still remains unaffordable to the average American.

















