Gen Zers credit card balances grow the fastest: TransUnion
Overall card balance surged to a record high of $963 billion in the second quarter — Gen Zers debt represented the most significant share of this growth, according to TransUnion.
Looking for today’s lowest mortgage rates? Consider 15-year terms | September 8, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 8, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Over 4 million student borrowers enroll in Biden’s SAVE forgiveness plan
The Department of Education said it had received nearly 4 million applications for a new income-driven repayment program since launching at the end of July.
Looking to save on today’s mortgage rates? Try shorter terms | September 7, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for September 7, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s biggest mortgage rates savings? 15-year terms remain lowest | September 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 6, 2023, which are largely trending up from yesterday.
These are the most affordable states to buy a home
A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey
Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.
Fidelity reveals how much money you need to retire for the lifestyle 'you're hoping for'
Fidelity gives guidance to 'encourage people to save for retirement.'
Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.
Looking for today’s biggest mortgage rate savings? Try 15-year terms | August 31, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 31, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey
Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Consider today's shorter terms | August 30, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 30, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today’s lowest mortgage rate? Try 15-year terms | August 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 28, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
These states will get a bigger slice of Biden's $39 billion student loan forgiveness pie
Borrowers in states with the highest borrowing rates are set to get the biggest share of Biden's student loan forgiveness under the new income-driven repayment plans.
Home price growth reaches highest level since last year: Redfin
Home prices increased 2.6% from last year, Redfin reported. And a lack of housing inventory could be placing barriers to homeownership and driving up prices. Still, the Fed's doubts over a possible recession may fuel a housing rebound.
Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey
Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.
Personal loan interest rates continue to edge up for all terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?
After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.
Today’s lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 6.625 percent | August 22, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 22, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says
The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.