Almost half of homeowners in a new Bankrate survey say they’d need mortgage rates to fall below 5 percent in order to feel comfortable buying a home this year.
You are generally not responsible for your spouse’s credit card debt unless you are a co-signer for the card or it is a joint account. But some state laws vary and you may be liable for this debt.
Money is really straining a lot of Americans’ mental health. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to the people behind a new Bankrate study on this very topic and what you can do to counteract the money stress.
42% of parents with school aged children said they would go into debt to pay for back-to-school items that would help their children fit in. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa gets advice from NerdWallet on how to save during back-to-school shopping.
Only 40% of Americans know carrying a credit card balance hurt their credit score. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to NerdWallet about ways to dig yourself out of debt.