Tech layoffs, high interest rates are having ‘serious impact’ on how people buy homes
Facebook, Twitter and other companies announced layoffs this year amid rising interest rates. Experts say it’s affecting both prospective homebuyers and sellers.
Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected
A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.
Today’s mortgage rates hold firm. 15-year are lowest at 5.5 percent | April 3, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 3, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'
Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.
When could Social Security run out of money? Fund faces insolvency earlier than expected
Social Security and Medicare face long-term shortfalls that could lead to smaller payments.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady. 15-year rates are today's lowest | March 31, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 31, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules
Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Apple Pay Later launches after a six-month delay
Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year rates save the most | March 30, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 30, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed
During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin; Evers, others launch effort
Gov. Tony Evers joined a group of organizations, businesses and allies in Milwaukee to celebrate the launch of the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin.
Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report
Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.
Today's best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates to save | March 29, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 29, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Home prices could drop through 2023: Zillow
Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.
Student loan refinance interest rates fall for 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Still time to save: Today's 30-year mortgage rates rest for third straight day | March 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 27, 2023, which are unchanged from last Friday.
First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
Gas prices drop despite rising demand, tighter supply: AAA
Gas prices decreased this week to $3.49 per gallon, AAA reported. And prices could hold steady as the price of oil remains low, despite a rise in demand for gas.
Still time to save: Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady at 5.875 percent | March 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.