Car insurance costs to keep rising in 2024 – pay less in these US states
Drivers will get no relief from car insurance costs this year and will have more limited shopping options as providers stop writing new policies in some states, a recent report from the Zebra said.
Credit scores decreased for first time in a decade as borrowers miss payments
Missed payments and high levels of inflation has led to lower credit scores for consumers.
Cost of living makes retirement savings harder for younger generations, survey finds
Respondents across generations highlighted inflation, consumer debt, and the need for emergency savings as major obstacles to retirement savings.
Gen Z movers are heading to warmer climates, willing to pay higher housing costs: Zillow
Even though California has high rent costs, Gen Z is seeking out major cities, but some choose low-cost areas in Florida.
Dollar Tree to offer $7 items, shifting away from single-pricing model
Last June, the company steadily increased its maximum price limit by adding $5 items.
Student loan payments hinder retirement savings – Here's how employers are helping
Americans with student loan payments contribute at a lower rate and have smaller overall balances in their 401(k) accounts, a report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) study said.
Inflation rises as gas prices and housing costs tick up, leaving Americans concerned
Inflation rose in February, leaving the Federal Reserve uncertain about future rate hikes.
High debt is causing more consumers to live paycheck-to-paycheck
Both high-income and low-income consumers are facing higher levels of debts, causing more people to live paycheck-to-paycheck.
Here's where Americans are being stretched to the limit to buy a home
Homebuyers have seen the cost of buying a home double in the last three years – here's where they paid the most, according to a recent report by the National Association of Realtors.
Nearly 32 percent of homes sold last quarter were new construction: Redfin
Prospective homebuyers are choosing new construction homes as sellers hold onto their homes, waiting for interest rates to drop.
These 5 states rake in the most Social Security benefits
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
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.
Doing taxes drives younger generations to tears
One in four Gen Z-ers responding to a recent poll said they'll need help from a therapist to recover from the experience of filing their taxes.
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.
US Department of Labor announces $200 million in grants to help build apprenticeship programs
In-demand industries like healthcare, cybersecurity and education are getting millions in funding to develop apprenticeship programs.
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.
Cities where Americans are under the most financial stress
WalletHub ranked 100 cities to determine which was populated with residents experiencing the highest levels of financial stress.
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.