Powell signals increased interest rate hikes if economy stays strong
Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans don't know when Tax Day is, survey finds
The recent survey also found the biggest tax procrastinators by U.S. state. Here’s which western state claimed the top spot.
Costco maintaining low rotisserie chicken prices
Rotisserie chicken is just one example of key categories Costco members covet
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Good news: Personal loan interest rates fall for 3-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Taking control of financial future
Tips on how women can plan for a bright financial future and save for retirement.
Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates offer best opportunity for interest savings | March 2, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 2, 2023, which are largely up from yesterday.
This week's 10-year fixed private student loan interest rates dip below 8 percent
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's standout mortgage deal? 15-year rates fall to 6.25 percent | Mar. 1, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Mar. 1, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
The Tooth Fairy also falls victim to inflation, poll finds
At this rate, by 2048, the Tooth Fairy would be paying $30 a tooth.
Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop
Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.
How to make the family business last for generations
The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.
Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan
The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.
Today's mortgage rates rest across all terms | Feb. 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 28, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Lawsuit: Transgender Wells Fargo teller says managers ‘laughed’ as customers mocked her
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
Today's 20-year mortgage rates emerge as best money-saving opportunity | Feb. 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 27, 2023, which are largely up from last Friday.
Student loan forgiveness to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.