Gas prices drop as demand for driving fizzles out: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell four cents to $3.50 from the previous week.
Mortgage rates lower as talk of interest rate cuts intensify: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.77% for the week ending July 18, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 30-year terms while 15-year terms drop | July 19, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki talks wealth building and co-author former President Trump
Author Robert Kiyosaki of 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' weighs on wealth building, inflation and common-sense financial sensibility he shares with his co-author former President Trump.
New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergencies as they continue to battle high inflation.
Matt Cole pushes back against 'woke' corporate America
Strive Asset Management CEO Matt Cole argues that ESG has negatively impacted investors' bottom line, and discusses how the company is seeking to shake up the industry.
This week's personal loan rates edge up for 3-year terms, while 5-year rates fall
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Housing costs have nearly doubled in key swing states since 2020
A report published by Redfin shows that the cost of buying a house has surged in seven battleground states due to the astronomical rise in mortgage rates.
Selling a house costs an average of $54,000 – Here's how you can control costs
High home prices still make selling a home profitable, but a recent Clever Real Estate survey said many sellers were surprised by how much they had to spend to bag a sale.
Today's mortgage rates unchanged for 30-year terms while 15-year terms edge up | July 18, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Private student loan interest rates fall for 10- and 5-year terms
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Housing market short 4.5 million homes – here's how that impacts your house hunt
The U.S. had 4.5 million fewer homes than it needed in 2022, up from 4.3 million in 2021, driven by a surge in population growth that has outpaced housing supply.
Social Security just announced a change for millions of beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration said that beneficiaries will soon need to transition to a new login portal in order to access their account information.
First-time homebuyers are often overwhelmed by unexpected homeownership costs: study
Younger first-time buyers often don't consider additional housing costs such as repairs, improvements and emergencies.
It's time to take some money out of large-cap tech stocks: Kevin Mahn
Hennion & Walsh Asset Management President and CIO Kevin Mahn spotlights the importance of diversifying your portfolio with dividends.
Today's mortgage rates continue to remain unchanged for 15- and 30-year terms | July 17, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
The 2024-2025 school year is inching closer. This means teachers are preparing to stock up their classrooms with droves of supplies, in many cases, on their own dime.
Negative car equity is higher among borrowers with lower income and credit scores: CFPB
Roughly 11.6% of consumers financed negative equity from an existing loan into a new loan, according to the survey of new and used-vehicle loan data from 2018 to 2022.
Housing affordability top concern for younger voters this presidential election: survey
At least 80% of every generation said housing affordability is an important factor in their vote on Nov. 5, but younger voters say it is a top concern, a recent Redfin survey said.
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 15- and 30-year terms | July 16, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.