U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Borrowers meet challenges as student loans resume and servicers struggle to handle new payments
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
Gas prices increase in synch with oil costs and growing demand
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
Mortgage rates continue to trend down, but affordability remains a pipe dream: Freddie Mac
While some cities are lowering home prices, the housing market largely remains unaffordable, even as rates drop.
Fed holds steady on interest rates, but outlook on when cuts will come remains cloudy
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% at its January meeting on Wednesday.
Stuart Varney: Elon Musk is at the center of another legal 'earthquake'
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney discusses the consequences of a Delaware judge striking down Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package.
This week's personal loan rates fall for 3-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage rates drop for 30-year terms | February 1
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.
Trump-era tax cuts poised to expire soon, meaning you could face steeper taxes
A 2017 tax overhaul passed by former President Donald Trump expires at the end of 2025, setting up a potential tax shock for millions of U.S. households.
Love and money: Big chunk of US couples admit to fighting about finances
A study released Thursday found a significant percentage of American couples admit they argue about money at least occasionally, and more than 1 in 4 said it is their biggest fight.
Private student loan interest rates plummet for 5-and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | January 31
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.
Home prices in some cities trended down in November: Case-Shiller
Home prices were generally on the rise in 2023, but declined slightly in November.
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings gifts $1.1B in shares to charity
Reed Hastings, the co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix, gifted 2 million Netflix shares, valued at $1.1 billion, to a California charity last week.
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
The share of new-vehicle sales with 0% APR financing ticked up to 2.3% of sales during the fourth quarter from 1.1% in the previous quarter, a recent Edmunds report said.
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
Homeowners moving across state lines, seeking affordability, find it in certain cities
More households are passing on costly cities, moving to lower-cost areas like Charlotte, Providence and Indianapolis.
Today's mortgage rates drop after week of holding steady for 30-year terms | January 30
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.
Made money on Venmo or PayPal last year? What you need to know about your taxes
A controversial new tax-reporting policy involving payments on e-commerce platforms like eBay and Etsy will begin to go into effect in 2024, the IRS said.