Online payment apps: Here’s what to know the next time you tap to pay
Payment apps make it easy to send and receive money with the click of a button, but here’s what you need to know when using these platforms.
Payment apps make it easy to send and receive money with the click of a button, but here’s what you need to know when using these platforms.
Tax extension deadline on Oct. 15: What to know about filing late returns
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
Mortgage rates surge higher, further hurting demand
Mortgage rates rose sharply this week in their biggest jump since April, bringing the average rate for a 30-year fixed note to 6.32% as demand fell for a second straight week.
Mortgage rates rose sharply this week in their biggest jump since April, bringing the average rate for a 30-year fixed note to 6.32% as demand fell for a second straight week.
Will the election impact your 401(k)? Here’s what to know
Election years can raise anxiety about the future – including your retirement savings.
Election years can raise anxiety about the future – including your retirement savings.
Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.
Private student loan interest rates rise for 5-year terms and dip for 10-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
5 'unnecessary' bills to stop paying in 2024, according to experts
One way to save money is by looking at monthly bills and identifying items that you pay for but no longer use.
One way to save money is by looking at monthly bills and identifying items that you pay for but no longer use.
What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
Survey reveals Americans' 2 biggest financial regrets
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
Here's how much money you need to feel 'rich' in 2024
Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.
Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.
July inflation drops below 3 percent as Fed considers September rate cut
Inflation dipped below 3% for the first time in three years, and that, combined with other economic indicators, may push the Fed to slash interest rates more than once.
Inflation dipped below 3% for the first time in three years, and that, combined with other economic indicators, may push the Fed to slash interest rates more than once.
Biden asks Supreme Court to lift block on student loan repayment plan
The Biden Administration has turned to the Supreme Court to help lift a block on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
The Biden Administration has turned to the Supreme Court to help lift a block on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
Mortgage payments soar for prospective homeowners in swing states: Realtor.com
Buyers in swing states have seen mortgage payments practically double in the last four years due to rising home prices and mortgage rates.
Buyers in swing states have seen mortgage payments practically double in the last four years due to rising home prices and mortgage rates.
2025 Social Security COLA increase: What we know
Social Security recipients are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits next year and here’s what you need to know.
Social Security recipients are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits next year and here’s what you need to know.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest rate in more than a year
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest they've been in over a year after reacting to a lower-than-expected jobs report.
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest they've been in over a year after reacting to a lower-than-expected jobs report.
Economic turbulence 'effectively assured' Fed will cut interest rates in September
The stock market was all over the place this week, with a large drop on Monday due to a weak jobs report.
The stock market was all over the place this week, with a large drop on Monday due to a weak jobs report.
Mortgage rates drop to new low as Fed grows closer to slashing interest rates: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.73% for the week ending Aug. 1, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.73% for the week ending Aug. 1, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Despite tough times for Tesla, EV sales set new record in second quarter
Tesla's sales may have dropped, but electric vehicle sales as a whole have continued to increase.
Tesla's sales may have dropped, but electric vehicle sales as a whole have continued to increase.
Parents rely heavily on borrowing to pay for college costs: survey
Roughly 42% of families said they planned to rely on federal student loans, and 16% said they would use private loans to pay for college, according to a recent survey.
Roughly 42% of families said they planned to rely on federal student loans, and 16% said they would use private loans to pay for college, according to a recent survey.