Mortgage rates dip below 7 percent as the housing outlook brightens for 2024: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending Dec. 14, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Gas prices on downward slide, further price drops likely: AAA
A downward trend in national gas prices persists ahead of holiday travel. Tepid demand and a low cost for oil are bringing drivers relief at the pump, according to AAA.
Rent prices show biggest decline in more than 3 years, Redfin report says
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Fed decides no interest rate bump in December, indicates cuts ahead
The Federal Reserve announced a third interest rate pause during its December meeting on Wednesday, still leaving the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%.
Federal Reserve holds key interest rate steady, anticipates three rate cuts next year
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time.
12 percent of retired Americans plan to return to the workforce in 2024: survey
Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.
Here's who may qualify for $10,000 in student debt relief under Biden's new forgiveness plan
The Biden administration has taken the next step toward its plan B for student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its first debt forgiveness attempt.
These world tours brought in the most money in 2023, according to Pollstar
You may be able to guess Taylor Swift and Beyoncé with their headline-dominating concert tours this year, but three others rounded out the top five highest-grossing world tours of 2023.
2 Mega Millions jackpot tickets sold at same Los Angeles gas station Friday night
The two Mega Millions jackpot winners will split the grand prize, after purchasing their tickets from the Los Angeles gas station.
Gas prices dip lower, an early present for travelers this holiday season: AAA
The national average for a gallon of gas resumed its gradual decline amid falling oil prices. If oil prices stay low, drivers can anticipate a continued drop in pump prices, AAA said.
How much do stamps cost now? Here’s what you will spend to send out holiday cards amid inflation
Still need to send out your holiday cards? It will cost you more this year.
Homebuying demand dries up even as mortgage rates drop: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending Dec. 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
'Home Alone' fans shocked by almost 250% increase in grocery prices since iconic shopping trip
Kevin McCallister's grocery list in the classic film "Home Alone" has gone from $19.83 in 1990 to $72.28 in 2023.
Contact 6 helps consumers save $34K in November
Contact 6 helped viewers save more than $34,000 in November, assisting with medical billing problems, refrigerator repairs and more.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
Record share of home sellers drop prices in October as mortgage rates squeeze buyers' budgets: Redfin
Nearly 7% of for-sale homes posted a price drop during the four weeks ending October 29, on average, the highest portion on record, Redfin says.
Here's how high interest rates can help build your savings
The Federal Reserve's efforts to lower inflation have pushed interest rates to an all-time high, which means consumers pay more to borrow but could be earning more on savings, a recent survey by Santander said.
Which states spend the most money on lottery tickets?
Data collected by LendingTree shows almost all states, with the exception of New York, saw an increase in lottery sales between 2020 and 2021.
Tuohy family claims Michael Oher blind sided them with money demand: 'Think how it will look'
The Tuohy family alleged in recent court filings that Michael Oher demanded the couple pay him millions in royalties from "The Blind Side" movie.
Americans need extra $11K to afford same standard of living in 2021, Republican analysis finds
A new analysis has revealed how much more money Americans need now to meet the cost of living standards seen in 2021– prior to a rise in inflation.