Credit card balances surge past trillion dollar mark as Americans struggle to build savings
Credit card balances surged in the fourth quarter, but new card originations slowed as banks tightened lending standards, according to a recent TransUnion report.
Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
CFPB finalizes rule capping credit card late fees at $8 on average
A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.
Americans in this state are the biggest tax procrastinators: survey
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
North Carolina's insurance rates hike denied, rates in other states still rising
North Carolina's homeowners insurance rates won't go up by the requested 42.2%, but Californians will see their rates rise by 30%, on average.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Here are the billionaires who give away the most money, according to Forbes
These wealthy philanthropists have shared a sizable amount of their fortunes to help others. See who made this year’s list.
Jeff Bezos dethrones Elon Musk to become the world's richest person again
Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $650M after no ticket matches winning numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $650 million after nobody matched the winning tickets in the drawing Friday night.
Mortgage rates continue their upward climb, prospective buying activity down
As interest rates and homeowners insurance rate rise, prospective buyers aren't buying as often.
Gas prices rise as drivers hit the road for spring break: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.31 per gallon.
Credit card interest rates predicted to fall, but debt remains high
Credit card debt and consumer debt as a whole is growing, but interest rates are predicted to drop this year.
Q4 GDP revised down slightly – here's what that means for interest rates
The BEA lowered it's estimate slightly for the fourth quarter's GDP. However, economic growth remains much stronger than anticipated. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Walmart weighted groceries settlement: Could you be eligible for $45 million?
Here’s how you may qualify to receive cash from the Walmart settlement.
Top baby names linked to billionaire success: study
Could these baby names make your child a billionaire? A new study shows which baby names may influence a child’s future success.
Home prices hit new high in December but show signs of cooling: Case-Shiller
Home prices reached an all-time high in December but show signals of softening, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
Some student loan forgiveness programs are set to end this year – here’s what to do if this affects you
The Fresh Start, on-ramp and IDR repayment adjustments are all ending their enrollment periods this year.
Food cost compared to income is highest in 30 years
The high price to eat at home and dine out at restaurants put a financial strain on the wallets of Americans based on findings in a new report.
Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand
Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.
Students may qualify for a financial aid refund from their college under new Education Department proposal
With FAFSA errors and rising education costs, the return of unused financial aid may be a welcome relief to students.