Mortgage rates creep toward 7 percent, straining homebuyer affordability: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.9% for the week ending Feb. 22, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.9% for the week ending Feb. 22, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
15 percent of Americans have co-purchased a home with a non-romantic partner, even more would consider it
15% of homebuyers bought with their parents, siblings or friends in order to afford a home.
15% of homebuyers bought with their parents, siblings or friends in order to afford a home.
Drivers want embedded insurance options when they buy a car: survey
More drivers want to know their total cost of car ownership before they drive off the lot and many want the option of embedded insurance at the dealership, a recent Polly survey said.
More drivers want to know their total cost of car ownership before they drive off the lot and many want the option of embedded insurance at the dealership, a recent Polly survey said.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Seminole Towne Center power shut off over nonpayment, FPL says
The Seminole Towne Center sat mainly in the dark Thursday night. Florida Power & Light shut the power off to the Sanford-area mall, saying mall ownership was behind on its bills.
The Seminole Towne Center sat mainly in the dark Thursday night. Florida Power & Light shut the power off to the Sanford-area mall, saying mall ownership was behind on its bills.
Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE
The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.
The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.
No relief for seniors as big drop forecasted for Social Security COLA
Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.
Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.
SNAP users can order groceries online for first time
More than 40 million Americans receive assistance to buy their groceries through the federal program SNAP.
More than 40 million Americans receive assistance to buy their groceries through the federal program SNAP.
Nearly 40% of Americans say they are behind on monthly bills: survey
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
Orange County teachers offered 'historic' 9% salary bump
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announced Thursday a “historic" 9% salary offer for all teachers employed by the district – but also introduced significant changes to teachers' healthcare coverage.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announced Thursday a “historic" 9% salary offer for all teachers employed by the district – but also introduced significant changes to teachers' healthcare coverage.
Existing housing supply builds as homeowners with sub 6 percent mortgage rates return
The share of mortgages with a rate below 6% has fallen from last year's record high, indicating that some homeowners have given up their lower rate to move, according to a recent Redfin report.
The share of mortgages with a rate below 6% has fallen from last year's record high, indicating that some homeowners have given up their lower rate to move, according to a recent Redfin report.
1 in 5 homeowners thinking of selling in the near future: Zillow
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Student loan borrowers facing financial hardship may qualify for Biden’s new round of debt relief
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
Get paid to watch Oscar-nominated films, predict the winners of this year’s awards show
A company is offering movie fanatics an opportunity to make some cash while watching some of the best movies of the year.
A company is offering movie fanatics an opportunity to make some cash while watching some of the best movies of the year.
Florida tourism sees dip in 2023
Visitors to Florida last year fell short of 2022’s record numbers, as a post-pandemic rebound in international travelers couldn’t overcome a noticeable drop-off in domestic tourism late in the year.
Visitors to Florida last year fell short of 2022’s record numbers, as a post-pandemic rebound in international travelers couldn’t overcome a noticeable drop-off in domestic tourism late in the year.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One to purchase Discover Financial for $35 billion
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.