Survey reveals Americans' 2 biggest financial regrets
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
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.
Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.
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.
Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.
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.
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.
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.
The Biden Administration has turned to the Supreme Court to help lift a block on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
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.
Buyers in swing states have seen mortgage payments practically double in the last four years due to rising home prices and mortgage rates.
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.
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest they've been in over a year after reacting to a lower-than-expected jobs report.
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.
The stock market was all over the place this week, with a large drop on Monday due to a weak jobs report.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
Tesla's sales may have dropped, but electric vehicle sales as a whole have continued to increase.
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.
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.
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.
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
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.
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.
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.
Younger first-time buyers often don't consider additional housing costs such as repairs, improvements and emergencies.
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.
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
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.
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.