Amazon drops Venmo payment option
Amazon and PayPal announced on Wednesday that they agreed to disable the Venmo payment option starting as soon as next month. Venmo was founded in 2009 and acquired by PayPal in 2013.
This week's personal loan rates plunge for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Democrats 'billionaire tax' targets working-class Americans: Rep. Jason Smith
Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., discusses Democrats new 'tax the rich' proposal on 'Varney & Co.'
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 15-year terms while 30-year terms fall
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.
Record share of home sellers drop prices in October as mortgage rates squeeze buyers' budgets: Redfin
Nearly 7% of for-sale homes posted a price drop during the four weeks ending October 29, on average, the highest portion on record, Redfin says.
Higher productivity means Fed can cut rates, contain inflation: Ryan Detrick
Carson Group chief market strategist Ryan Detrick discusses whether the stock market will see good returns in an election year on 'Making Money.'
Auto loan debt surging and so are missed payments
At the end of Q2 2023, auto loan debt surpassed student loan debt in total – auto loan debt rose to $1.58 trillion, edging out $1.57 trillion in student loan debt, according to Automoblog.
Private student loan interest rates spike for 5-year loans only
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Here's how high interest rates can help build your savings
The Federal Reserve's efforts to lower inflation have pushed interest rates to an all-time high, which means consumers pay more to borrow but could be earning more on savings, a recent survey by Santander said.
Today's mortgage rates fall for 15-year terms while 30-year terms hold steady
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.
Crypto 'purge' could lead to a Bitcoin boom: Brock Pierce
Bitcoin Foundation Chairman Brock Pierce discusses whether Bitcoin is safe for average investors on 'The Big Money Show.'
People 'increasingly forgetting' that the interest rate is a price: EJ Antoni
Heritage Foundation research fellow EJ Antoni on U.S. cities using COVID funds for guaranteed-income trials and the impact of Bidenomics on Americans.
Today’s mortgage rates rise for 15- and 30-year terms
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.
Recession or not, mortgage rates to keep dropping and home sales will recover by 2025: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae said it expects mortgage rates to decline gradually over the next two years, which will trigger a modest rebound in home sales, according to its latest economic forecast report.
Americans earning 37% more but still struggling with debt: survey
The average monthly enrollment in debt resolution surged 119% in 2023 compared to 2020 despite the average earning rising roughly 37% this year, according to a recent study by Achieve.
Americans are worried about paying back their student loans
More student loan borrowers think they will have to file for bankruptcy in order to eliminate their debt after a three-year payment pause ended in October.
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.
Today’s mortgage rates edge down for 15- and 30-year terms
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.
Social Security: COLA increasing but Medicare costs rising too in 2024
Social Security checks are increasing next year thanks to the annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). However, the standard monthly cost of Medicare Part B will increase by $9.80, or 6%, to $174.70 in 2024, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mortgage rates dip further, but housing supply remains an issue: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending Nov. 30, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.