Credit card delinquency rates for new users were higher than for those with established credit
Credit card delinquency rates have been trending higher for new credit users, according to a TransUnion report. High inflation and a volatile interest rate environment may cause delinquency rates to increase in the U.S. in 2023. Here’s how to pay down high-interest debt quickly.
Many Americans need second income to afford student loan payments without Biden's forgiveness plan: Survey
Fifty-five percent of Americans with student loan debt said they would have to work a second job to pay off loans, according to Cleo's survey on student debt forgiveness.
Still time to save: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | Feb. 17, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 17, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Mortgage rates increase following January inflation data: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.32% over the past week, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Here's how to keep your rate low.
Understanding how to pay for college
Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.
Consumer credit increased by nearly $30 billion, experts expect record delinquencies in 2023
Consumer credit increased amid high inflation in 2022. Here’s how to pay down debt quickly.
How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023
A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.
Consumers value transparency, trust in car-buying experience: report
Consumers said they valued trust in their car dealers and transparency of pricing and inventory in the car-buying process, a Capital One report says.
Today’s best mortgage deal? Look to steady 10-,15-year rates for greatest interest savings | Feb. 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 10, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
How to pay off credit card debt: 6 winning strategies
Wondering how to pay off credit card debt? Discover these six tried-and-true strategies that can help you pay down your balances and become debt-free.
'Sandwich generation' survey says Americans caring for children and aging parents are financially stressed
Sixty-six percent of Americans caring for kids and an aging parent said they are at least "somewhat stressed" about the costs of those responsibilities, a Policygenius survey said.
Price of Biden's student loan repayment plan could double as take-up increases, report says
Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.
Tax Season 2023: Here's how the Inflation Reduction Act might impact your refund this year
The IRS received nearly $80 billion in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and said it has already hired more than 5,000 new telephone assistors and added more in-person staff to help taxpayers with filing this year.
Job growth surges in January, reversing slowdown trend of past months
January's jobs report showed a big jump in growth following months of registering slight declines. Here's what that means for you.
Personal loan interest rates continue to fall for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
Gig economy workers lose money during tax season through missed deductions, survey says
Many self-employed workers, especially the younger generation lose out on cost savings through missed tax deductions. Here's what gig workers should have their eye on to help save money on taxes or increase their tax return.
Another week of higher gas prices shows no signs of slowing: AAA
Gas prices continue to climb as demand grows and oil prices surge, according to the latest report from AAA. Drivers are also facing rising insurance costs in 2023.
Americans fear recession, but most believe their jobs are safe: Survey
Many Americans have a negative outlook on the economy, but say they didn't believe a downturn would impact their jobs, according to a new survey.
Tax refund would help many Americans pay for holiday spending: survey
Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.