Inflation, market volatility pushes most Americans to set money goals in 2023: report
Many Americans are looking to improve their finances, and are planning ahead for 2023. Here's what you can do to achieve your financial goals.
10-year fixed private student loan rates slide back down
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
New year's financial resolutions: Americans plan to take caution in 2023
New Year’s financial resolutions include saving more money and paying down debt, according to a survey by Fidelity Investments. Here’s how to keep your finances on track in 2023.
Americans’ personal savings rate nears all-time low, economic analysis shows
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal saving rate dropped to 2.3%.
US gas prices to end the year with steady decline: AAA
After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.
Inflation is top reason Americans need more savings for retirement: survey
Americans said that they needed 20% more than last year to retire comfortably, a Northwestern Mutual study said.
Nearly half of young adults are living at home with their parents, spending more on luxury goods: report
Only 1-in-5 millennials living at home say their parents charge them rent. Of those, nearly half were paying less than $500 per month.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates fall to 76-day low | Dec. 15, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 15, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
November inflation rises at the slowest rate this year, beating expectations
Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.
Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.
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.
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.
Spending on auto insurance is up: Here's how drivers are saving money
Americans spent an average of $1,705 on auto insurance in 2022, up 4% from 2021 and 17% from 2020, a recent Insurify study said.
Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt buying holiday gifts
Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt during the holidays this year. Here’s how to pay down your holiday debt quickly.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Many Americans believe inflation, the economy won’t improve in 2023: poll — Here's how to manage your finances
As inflation remains high, a recent poll suggested some consumer concerns about economic uncertainty in 2023. Here's how to keep your finances on track.
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.
Still time to save: Student loan refinance rates edge down for 5-year variable-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Supreme court to hear arguments on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan next year
The Supreme Court will rule over the legality of Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, but private loan borrowers won't qualify if it gets approved. Here's what to do if you can't get student loan relief.