Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in your state
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Data reveals states with the highest credit card debt
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
What is today’s lowest mortgage rate? Consider shorter terms | September 15, 2023
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What is today’s lowest mortgage rate? 15-year terms remain lowest | September 13, 2023
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Here's how to lower your monthly student loan payments
There are many ways to lower student loan payments or get forgiveness. These include the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) and more.
Shopping on an impulse is derailing American budgets – here's how to take control
Almost 56% of U.S. consumers said they had a spending plan, but 49% said that impulse purchases had caused financial stress, according to the survey by You Need a Budget.
What's today’s lowest mortgage rate? Look at today's shorter terms | September 11, 2023
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Gen Zers credit card balances grow the fastest: TransUnion
Overall card balance surged to a record high of $963 billion in the second quarter — Gen Zers debt represented the most significant share of this growth, according to TransUnion.
Looking for today’s lowest mortgage rates? Consider 15-year terms | September 8, 2023
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Over 4 million student borrowers enroll in Biden’s SAVE forgiveness plan
The Department of Education said it had received nearly 4 million applications for a new income-driven repayment program since launching at the end of July.
Looking to save on today’s mortgage rates? Try shorter terms | September 7, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for September 7, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s biggest mortgage rates savings? 15-year terms remain lowest | September 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 6, 2023, which are largely trending up from yesterday.
These are the most affordable states to buy a home
A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey
Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.
Fidelity reveals how much money you need to retire for the lifestyle 'you're hoping for'
Fidelity gives guidance to 'encourage people to save for retirement.'
Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.
Looking for today’s biggest mortgage rate savings? Try 15-year terms | August 31, 2023
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Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey
Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Consider today's shorter terms | August 30, 2023
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