Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey
Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.
Fed decision to pause rate hikes offers no relief for mortgages: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.19% for the week ending Sept. 21, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Interest rates are high. Here's how you can take advantage of them
High-yield savings accounts are offering attractive returns to some savers with the Federal Reserve holding interest rates at the highest level since 2001.
BlackRock's Rick Rieder: Fed will start cutting rates in 2024
BlackRock Global Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder discusses whether the Fed is close to ending the current rate hike cycle on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Housing already experienced a short-lived recession in 2022: Sheryl Palmer
Taylor Morrison CEO Sheryl Palmer discusses the headwinds facing the housing market after a drop in August existing home sales on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Charles Payne: Republicans should support a raise for UAW workers
'Making Money' host Charles Payne argues the United Auto Workers strike could intensify if a deal is not made this weekend.
Retirement account balances increase for third straight quarter
Average 401(k) and IRA balances have risen for three straight quarters, Fidelity reported. But some savers face particular hurdles.
This week's personal loan rates: 3-year loans inch down while 5-year loans spike
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Texas Lottery launches new scratch-off game to benefit veterans
The Texas Lottery starts a new scratch-off game that will specifically benefit veteran charities, in accordance with a 2009 Senate bill. Each ticket will be priced at $2.
How high interest rates are already hitting Americans
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday for the second time this year, but the pause is unlikely to help Americans saddled with debt.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
Fed has not been honest about 'real inflation': Kyle Bass
Hayman Capital Management founder and CIO Kyle Bass discusses the Fed's inflation battle and wage stickiness on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Airbnb's CEO on bogus listings: 'We need to fight AI with AI'
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky joins 'The Claman Countdown' to discuss how inflation is weighing on the housing market and his strategy to crack down on fake listings.
Homebuyers cancel deals at the highest rate in 10 months
Real estate broker Kirsten Jordan joins 'The Big Money Show' to discuss why homebuyers are bailing on housing agreements.
Fed caused inflation crisis, they've 'lucked out' so far: Jeremy Siegel
Wharton School finance professor Jeremy Siegel reacts to the Fed's September interest rate decision, and SlateStone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari analyzes the markets response on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Students headed for college worried they don't have the money to pay for it, survey says
Nearly all students worry they won't have enough funds to pay for tuition and many plan to use a combination of debt-free ways to pay for college, a recent ScholarshipOwl survey said.
Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: Survey
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
U.S. home price growth picks up the pace: CoreLogic
Annual home price growth increased in July, following six consecutive months of gains, CoreLogic reported. But 11 states in the West saw major home price declines. Despite growing home prices and rising mortgage rates, there are still ways to find the best mortgage deals.
New Hollywood blockbuster depicts a triumph for savvy retail investors but it's just the beginning
The new movie "Dumb Money" and it's tale of triumph is just the beginning of the power that retail investors can wield to win back influence over the corporate sector in America.
WSJ's Nick Timiraos eyes the Fed's December interest rate projections
The Wall Street Journal chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos discusses whether a Fed interest rate 'pause' will negatively impact markets on 'The Claman Countdown.'