How to get a hardship loan
If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms at 5.25 percent | April 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 14, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA
Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall below 6 percent | April 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Biden declares COVID-19 emergency over, but homeowners still have time to file for forbearance, FHA says
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady, giving borrowers time to decide | April 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 12, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
More Americans taking 'side hustles' to make ends meet
In today's expensive world, many Americans are turning to side hustles to make ends meet. From pet-sitting to food delivery, people are taking on extra work to pay for unexpected expenses and to gain disposable income.
Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI
Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year rates are today's lowest | April 11, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 11, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Seniors worry Social Security increase not enough to cover rising costs: Survey
More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.
Today's mortgage rates are all under 6 percent | April 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 10, 2023, which are mixed from last Thursday.
Gas prices increase as OPEC cuts oil production
After OPEC announced it intends to decrease production starting in May, gas prices increased, according to AAA’s latest gas prices report.
Mortgage rates continue to decline: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Most Americans don’t know these financial solutions could help lower their tax burden: survey
Only 2% of Americans can correctly identify financial solutions with tax advantages, despite one in three saying they prioritize investments that would help them pay less in taxes either now or in the future, a recent Lincoln Financial Group survey said.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 10- and 15-year terms hit lowest rates | April 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
These are February's hottest housing markets
Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.
Today’s mortgage rates remain below 6 percent | April 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
As inflation persists, Americans choosing money over love, staying in relationships for financial dependency
A new survey found nearly a quarter of coupled Americans reported staying in their current relationships due to financial dependency.
These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails
With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.