Debt relief scams grow as consumer debt hits record high: BBB
The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.
Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
Credit card delinquency rates and balances are on the rise
Credit card delinquency rates and balances increased in Q2 2023 amid a high interest-rate environment. But there are many ways to pay off debt quickly.
Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion mark after no grand prize winner in Saturday's drawing
The Powerball has once again reached the 1 billion mark with an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot.
Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
Extreme weather impacting how buyers shop for homes: Zillow
Most shoppers consider at least one climate risk in the homebuying process, a recent Zillow survey said.
Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: survey
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
What is today’s lowest mortgage rate? 15-year terms remain lowest | September 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Student loan repayments will be starting again soon: Here's how to get it done
Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.
Money Monday: Negotiating credit card debt
Morgan Lavoie, the editor-in-chief of Money News Network, shares ways you can negotiate your debt with credit card companies.
Jimmy Buffett was the 'life of the party,' but he was also an astute businessman
Behind Jimmy Buffett's laid-back exterior was an admitted workaholic. In 2016, he had a net worth of $550 million.
Today’s lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 6.625 percent | August 22, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 22, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says
The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Shorter terms hold the biggest savings | August 16, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 16, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Inflation forcing Americans to spend $709 more per month than 2 years ago: economist
Inflation has created financial pressures for most U.S. households and forced them to pay more for daily necessities like food and rent.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Shorter terms hold the biggest savings | July 26, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for July 26, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms lower back down to 5.625 percent | July 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for July 24, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Looking for today's lowest mortgage rate? Try 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | July 19, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 19, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Student loans: More than half of borrowers say they may miss a payment
Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.