Gas prices push inflation higher in August
Inflation increased in August on an annual and monthly basis, but economists largely expected the jump. Here's what it means for you.
Josh Hawley wants to cap credit card interest rates and introduced legislation to do it
Missouri GOP Senator Josh Hawley introduced a bill that would cap credit card interest rates at 18%, which critics say could impact those with imperfect credit or consumers' rewards.
August inflation breakdown: Where are prices rising and falling the fastest?
The Labor Department said the consumer price index showed that inflation ticked higher in August as price pressures in the economy remained unusually high.
US consumer is getting annihilated by inflation: Jeff Sica
UBS managing director and senior portfolio manager Jason Katz and Circle Squared Alternative Investments CEO Jeff Sica discuss why hotter-than-expected August CPI data did not 'panic' markets on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Want today’s lowest mortgage rate? Try 15-year terms | September 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 12, 2023, which are largely trending up from yesterday.
What is today’s lowest mortgage rate? 15-year terms remain lowest | September 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Fed is very close to ending rate hikes: Tim Anderson
NYSE trader Tim Anderson discusses whether inflation is slowing on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.'
Many student loan borrowers still clueless about repayment options: Survey
Many student loan borrowers remain unaware of their repayment options even as repayment on this debt is set to restart in October, according to a recent survey.
Consumer credit increased by nearly $5 trillion
Consumer credit balances including credit cards reached trillions of dollars in Q2 2023 as Americans turn to credit cards to deal with high inflation and meet other needs. But there are many ways to pay off debt quickly.
Apple's 'somewhat underwhelming' iPhone event isn't new to Wall Street: Horace Dediu
Asymco analyst Horace Dediu and GuideStone Capital Management CIO David Spika discuss why investors don't seem impressed with Apple's new product line on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Average monthly mortgage payment at near all-time high
High mortgage rates have brought average monthly mortgage payments to near-record highs as Americans deal with economic uncertainty. But there are ways to lower your monthly mortgage payments.
US household income fell in 2022 for third straight year, Census data shows
Americans' median household income fell by 2.3% last year compared to 2021 as inflation raged and wages failed to keep up, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Medicare Part D drug prices increase more than 200% on average: AARP
The average price of 25 prescription brand name drugs with the highest Medicare D spending increased by 226%, AARP reported. But provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to lower the costs of Medicare coverage for retirees.
Here's how to lower your monthly student loan payments
There are many ways to lower student loan payments or get forgiveness. These include the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) and more.
Dividend aristocrats will be beneficiaries of capital inflow: Kenny Polcari
Main Street Asset Management CIO Erin Gibbs and SlateStone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses whether inflation is increasing or still decreasing on 'The Claman Countdown.'
This week's personal loan interest rates plunge for 3-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
What's today’s lowest mortgage rate? Look at today's shorter terms | September 11, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 11, 2023, which are largely trending down from Friday.
Shopping on an impulse is derailing American budgets – here's how to take control
Almost 56% of U.S. consumers said they had a spending plan, but 49% said that impulse purchases had caused financial stress, according to the survey by You Need a Budget.
Apple won't continue to grow like it has in the past: Jeff Sica
Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica discusses how China will affect Apple's growth trajectory on 'Varney & Co.'
Car insurance rates set to rise another 4% by year-end: survey
Already high car insurance rates can expect to see them climb another 4% before the end of 2023, according to Insurify.