Holiday spending increased in 2022 amid high inflation
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
How to get a personal loan
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or to fund a large expense, here’s what you need to know.
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or to fund a large expense, here’s what you need to know.
Most homebuyers don't shop for mortgages: Zillow
Nearly half (46%) of would-be buyers applying for a mortgage only submitted one application, which put them at risk of missing out on significant savings throughout their mortgage, a survey said.
Nearly half (46%) of would-be buyers applying for a mortgage only submitted one application, which put them at risk of missing out on significant savings throughout their mortgage, a survey said.
Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
Where to get a $40K personal loan
A $40,000 personal loan can be used for a variety of expenses, but remember that your credit history and other factors will impact your overall loan costs.
A $40,000 personal loan can be used for a variety of expenses, but remember that your credit history and other factors will impact your overall loan costs.
One-third of adults say their financial situation is worse than a year ago: AARP
Many Americans appeared to tighten their holiday shopping budgets amidst high inflation this year.
Many Americans appeared to tighten their holiday shopping budgets amidst high inflation this year.
Where to get a $15,000 personal loan
You can find $15,000 personal loans through many online lenders, banks and credit unions. But to get the best deal, it pays to compare multiple offers.
You can find $15,000 personal loans through many online lenders, banks and credit unions. But to get the best deal, it pays to compare multiple offers.
Savings window opens: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates tumble to 5.99 percent | Dec. 22, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 21, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 21, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Home price increases slow down, may continue to weaken: Case-Shiller
Home prices increased by 10.6% annually in September, down from 12.9% annually in August, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index said.
Home prices increased by 10.6% annually in September, down from 12.9% annually in August, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA index said.
Americans’ personal savings rate nears all-time low, economic analysis shows
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal saving rate dropped to 2.3%.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal saving rate dropped to 2.3%.
Crumbl Cookies violated child labor laws in 6 states, feds say
Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
US gas prices to end the year with steady decline: AAA
After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.
After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates offer best money-saving opportunity | Dec. 21, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 21, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 21, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Adults worry inflation is creating retirement shortfall for parents, see home equity as solution: survey
Amid concern over whether aging parents will have enough retirement savings, a growing number of adults have embraced the idea of using their parents' home equity as a financial solution, according to an American Advisors Group (AAG) survey.
Amid concern over whether aging parents will have enough retirement savings, a growing number of adults have embraced the idea of using their parents' home equity as a financial solution, according to an American Advisors Group (AAG) survey.
3M to stop making hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ starting in 2025
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
Today’s 30-year mortgage rates dive below 6 percent | Dec. 20, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 20, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 20, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.
Inflation is top reason Americans need more savings for retirement: survey
Americans said that they needed 20% more than last year to retire comfortably, a Northwestern Mutual study said.
Americans said that they needed 20% more than last year to retire comfortably, a Northwestern Mutual study said.
High mortgage rates limit relocation options, Redfin says – Here's where homebuyers are still moving to
In the third quarter of 2022, a record 24.2% of homebuyers looked to move to a different metro area, up from 23.3% in the second quarter and 21.6% a year ago, according to Redfin.
In the third quarter of 2022, a record 24.2% of homebuyers looked to move to a different metro area, up from 23.3% in the second quarter and 21.6% a year ago, according to Redfin.
Today’s best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates to save | Dec. 19, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 19, 2022, which are mixed from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 19, 2022, which are mixed from last Friday.