Bread market expected to skyrocket, make big gains by 2027
A research firm predicts that the global bread market will gain $118.37 billion in value by 2027.
Great wealth transfer is underway in US — to women
A McKinsey & Company study released in 2020 found women are set to control much of the unprecedented $30 trillion in assets held by baby boomers by the end of the decade.
Federal Reserve on track to cut rates this year: What it means for you
Experts have begun forecasting when interest rates may start easing from the strictest levels in two decades. Here’s what they’re saying and what it means for everyday Americans.
These 5 cities have the largest inflation problem: survey
Buyers are more optimistic about homebuying as average monthly mortgage payments drop to their lowest level in years.
Homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments dropped to lowest rate in years
Buyers are more optimistic about homebuying as average monthly mortgage payments drop to their lowest level in years.
Virginia ranked third-best state to retire to, WalletHub study shows
Virginia has been ranked as one of the best states to retire to, a new study shows.
Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Gas prices increase in synch with oil costs and growing demand
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
Borrowers meet challenges as student loans resume and servicers struggle to handle new payments
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
House approves Child Tax Credit expansion; here's what that means for you
The Child Tax Credit, in part, would boost the amount of credit as a tax refund, providing financial relief to millions of families.
Fed holds steady on interest rates, but outlook on when cuts will come remains cloudy
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% at its January meeting on Wednesday.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Home prices in some cities trended down in November: Case-Shiller
Home prices were generally on the rise in 2023, but declined slightly in November.
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
Homeowners moving across state lines, seeking affordability, find it in certain cities
More households are passing on costly cities, moving to lower-cost areas like Charlotte, Providence and Indianapolis.
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
IRS launches its free-filing pilot program in 12 US states
With tax season kicking off Monday, the IRS is rolling out a new online option for filing your 2023 returns. Here's how it works.