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The US added 818,000 fewer jobs this year than originally estimated

The US added 818,000 fewer jobs this year than originally estimated

Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.

August 27, 2024 1:00pm EDT
Here's how much money you need to feel 'rich' in 2024

Here's how much money you need to feel 'rich' in 2024

Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.

August 23, 2024 4:53pm EDT
July inflation drops below 3 percent as Fed considers September rate cut

July inflation drops below 3 percent as Fed considers September rate cut

Inflation dipped below 3% for the first time in three years, and that, combined with other economic indicators, may push the Fed to slash interest rates more than once.

August 20, 2024 4:40pm EDT
Biden asks Supreme Court to lift block on student loan repayment plan

Biden asks Supreme Court to lift block on student loan repayment plan

The Biden Administration has turned to the Supreme Court to help lift a block on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.

August 19, 2024 1:59pm EDT
Mortgage payments soar for prospective homeowners in swing states: Realtor.com

Mortgage payments soar for prospective homeowners in swing states: Realtor.com

Buyers in swing states have seen mortgage payments practically double in the last four years due to rising home prices and mortgage rates.

August 13, 2024 1:37pm EDT
Mortgage rates drop to lowest rate in more than a year

Mortgage rates drop to lowest rate in more than a year

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest they've been in over a year after reacting to a lower-than-expected jobs report.

August 9, 2024 4:49pm EDT
Economic turbulence 'effectively assured' Fed will cut interest rates in September

Economic turbulence 'effectively assured' Fed will cut interest rates in September

The stock market was all over the place this week, with a large drop on Monday due to a weak jobs report.

August 9, 2024 12:52pm EDT
A will saves money and heartache. Don't put it off

A will saves money and heartache. Don't put it off

August is Make A Will month. And let's be honest, no one will be here forever. Yet, 64% of those who answered a legal survey admit they don't have a will

August 9, 2024 11:33am EDT
Mortgage rates drop to new low as Fed grows closer to slashing interest rates: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates drop to new low as Fed grows closer to slashing interest rates: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.73% for the week ending Aug. 1, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

August 6, 2024 12:12pm EDT
Despite tough times for Tesla, EV sales set new record in second quarter

Despite tough times for Tesla, EV sales set new record in second quarter

Tesla's sales may have dropped, but electric vehicle sales as a whole have continued to increase.

August 5, 2024 6:21pm EDT
Parents rely heavily on borrowing to pay for college costs: survey

Parents rely heavily on borrowing to pay for college costs: survey

Roughly 42% of families said they planned to rely on federal student loans, and 16% said they would use private loans to pay for college, according to a recent survey.

July 31, 2024 12:24pm EDT
Mortgage rates barely budged this week as more listings flood the market

Mortgage rates barely budged this week as more listings flood the market

Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.

July 26, 2024 2:43pm EDT
New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies

New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies

A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.

July 19, 2024 7:28am EDT
First-time homebuyers are often overwhelmed by unexpected homeownership costs: study

First-time homebuyers are often overwhelmed by unexpected homeownership costs: study

Younger first-time buyers often don't consider additional housing costs such as repairs, improvements and emergencies.

July 17, 2024 8:36pm EDT
Consumers find mild relief as June inflation dips by 0.1 percent

Consumers find mild relief as June inflation dips by 0.1 percent

Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.

July 12, 2024 4:59pm EDT
Leasing a car more popular, high-credit consumers choosing to lease more than 30 percent of the time

Leasing a car more popular, high-credit consumers choosing to lease more than 30 percent of the time

Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.

July 11, 2024 8:26pm EDT
More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says

More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says

The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.

July 11, 2024 2:56pm EDT
Some vacationers expect to use credit card for more than $5,000 of summer travel

Some vacationers expect to use credit card for more than $5,000 of summer travel

Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.

July 9, 2024 8:24pm EDT
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?

College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?

A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.

July 8, 2024 3:34pm EDT
Do you earn enough to live comfortably in Georgia? See what study says

Do you earn enough to live comfortably in Georgia? See what study says

A new study by SmartAsset.com shows how much income is needed to live comfortably in each state in 2024.

July 3, 2024 8:03am EDT
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