71 percent of Americans waiting on interest rate cuts before hunting for homes: survey
Sixty-seven percent of Americans still dream of owning a home, but 71% said they are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before entering the market, according to a recent BMO Financial survey.
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
States with highest, lowest personal incomes in 2024, according to WalletHub
The personal finance website WalletHub has released its list of states where people have the highest income in 2024.
CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't
The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.
You could earn real money working at IKEA's new virtual store in Roblox
IKEA is accepting applications for the new roles today through Sunday, June 16.
The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.
States with the best and worst economies in 2024
Where did your state rank in WalletHub’s list of the best and worst economies?
Child care costs are now rising at twice the rate of inflation, report finds
“The child care crisis, which was simmering prior to the pandemic, has come to a boil," the new report stated.
Gas prices dropped by more than they have all year as after-holiday demand dips
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Orange juice makers consider using alternative fruit as prices skyrocket
Orange juice makers are getting squeezed by high prices
Mortgage rates tick up as Fed signals delay on interest rate cuts: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending May 30, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Social Security recipients will get one less payment in June – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June.
IRS’ free Direct File program to become permanent, expand to more states
The IRS’ Direct FIle, a free online tool that allows taxpayers to file directly to the agency, will expand starting in the 2025 tax season.
Q1 GDP revised down on lackluster consumer spending
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.
Home prices not budging, hit new high in March: Case-Shiller
Home prices are now 6.5% above their level this time last year, reaching their ninth all-time high within the past year, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.
Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.
New construction still popular as most Americans believe it’s a bad time to buy an existing home
New builds increased by 21.2% compared to March of last year, with the South seeing a higher rates of new construction permits.
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.