Mortgage rates inch higher to kick off 2023: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.48% for the week ending Jan. 5, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.48% for the week ending Jan. 5, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
NC woman wins $2M scratch-off lottery prize months after $1M win
Kenya Sloan hopes to open her own soul food restaurant with her second win.
Kenya Sloan hopes to open her own soul food restaurant with her second win.
Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion after no big winner
There have been 24 drawings without a jackpot winner, stretching back for more than two months.
There have been 24 drawings without a jackpot winner, stretching back for more than two months.
Biden administration unveils defense of student loan forgiveness plan at Supreme Court
The Biden administration launched its defense of its student loan forgiveness plan before the Supreme Court. Here’s how to lower your student loan monthly payments.
The Biden administration launched its defense of its student loan forgiveness plan before the Supreme Court. Here’s how to lower your student loan monthly payments.
Record number of Americans are paying $1000 a month or more for monthly car payments, data shows
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
Today’s best mortgage deal? Steady 15-year rates are the lowest available at 6.5 percent | Jan. 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
$940M Mega Millions among latest massive jackpots
The lottery prize ranks as the sixth largest in U.S. history, with the drawing set for Friday night. Recently, a player in California won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot.
The lottery prize ranks as the sixth largest in U.S. history, with the drawing set for Friday night. Recently, a player in California won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2023, meaning your paycheck could be bigger
Tax brackets are to shift higher by 7% this year.
Tax brackets are to shift higher by 7% this year.
FTC proposes rule banning noncompete clauses for workers
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
Personal loan origination fees: Are they worth the cost?
A personal loan origination fee is paid upfront when you take out a loan. If you’re wondering if origination fees are worth the cost, here’s what you should know.
A personal loan origination fee is paid upfront when you take out a loan. If you’re wondering if origination fees are worth the cost, here’s what you should know.
Secure 2.0 Act will help Americans build emergency savings: Here's how
Beginning in 2024, sponsors of individual account plans can create "emergency savings accounts" that allow employees to make Roth after-tax contributions to special savings account within the retirement plan.
Beginning in 2024, sponsors of individual account plans can create "emergency savings accounts" that allow employees to make Roth after-tax contributions to special savings account within the retirement plan.
Amazon to cut 18,000 jobs, largest amount of layoffs in company's history
The majority of job cuts will mostly impact the company's brick-and-mortar stores, which include Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go.
The majority of job cuts will mostly impact the company's brick-and-mortar stores, which include Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go.
Paying off debt is top priority for many consumers in 2023: survey
Seventy-four percent of respondents said that cost of living increases impacted their spending decisions for 2023. However, 36% said they still planned to prioritize paying off debt.
Seventy-four percent of respondents said that cost of living increases impacted their spending decisions for 2023. However, 36% said they still planned to prioritize paying off debt.
Secure 2.0 Act: Student loan payments will count toward 401(K) matching contributions
The Secure Act 2.0 will let companies make 401(k) employer matches based on employees’ qualified student loan payments, beginning in 2024. Here’s how to pay down student loan debt quickly.
The Secure Act 2.0 will let companies make 401(k) employer matches based on employees’ qualified student loan payments, beginning in 2024. Here’s how to pay down student loan debt quickly.
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady across all terms | Jan. 4, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 4, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 4, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Texas and Florida remain top destinations for movers in 2022, U-Haul says
A U-Haul analysis of more than two million one-way trips in 2022 found that Texas and Florida ranked as the top two destinations for movers last year.
A U-Haul analysis of more than two million one-way trips in 2022 found that Texas and Florida ranked as the top two destinations for movers last year.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $940 million after no winner
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with an estimated $483.5 million cash option for the next drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with an estimated $483.5 million cash option for the next drawing.
$785M Mega Millions prize is 6th largest in US history
An estimated $785 million Mega Millions jackpot will give lottery players a chance to start the new year with a lucrative bang.
An estimated $785 million Mega Millions jackpot will give lottery players a chance to start the new year with a lucrative bang.
Atlanta begins to shut off water to delinquent accounts
Taps are to be cut for some 20,000 ratepayers in the first enforcement action in twelve years.
Taps are to be cut for some 20,000 ratepayers in the first enforcement action in twelve years.
Secure 2.0 Act aims to revamp retirement savings system: What it means for you
The Secure 2.0 Act, which was been signed into law, may help Americans save more for retirement. Here’s what you need to know.
The Secure 2.0 Act, which was been signed into law, may help Americans save more for retirement. Here’s what you need to know.