Mortgage rates to stay high in 2023: Freddie Mac

High mortgage rates and home prices are creating a weak housing market. Here’s how to lower your rate and monthly payments.

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

Credit card balances hit record high amid inflation: TransUnion

Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.

What is the first-time homebuyer tax credit and how does it work?

The new version of the first-time homebuyer tax credit hasn’t passed Congress yet, but there are some tax credits homeowners can take advantage of today.

Millions of borrowers mistakenly told they were approved for student loan relief

Millions of borrowers received erroneous emails notifying them they were approved for Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Here’s what to do if you don’t qualify.

Job growth spikes in November, interest rates expected to continue rising

The economy added more than 260,000 jobs in November and wages increased, but economic uncertainty is still a concern for many Americans. Here’s how to manage your finances today.

Recession is expected in Q1 2023: Bank of America

Bank of America economists expect a recession to emerge in the beginning of 2023. Here’s how to keep your finances on track.

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster over concert ticket fiasco

The Swift fans' lawsuit alleges Ticketmaster engaged in antitrust violations, deceptive practices, fraud, and price-fixing during the ticket sale fiasco.

Starbucks fans furious over new 'awkward' tipping system

Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to back mortgages over $1M

The FHFA announced higher mortgage loan limits surpassing $1 million, giving borrowers access to larger loan amounts without taking out a jumbo mortgage.