Fathers earned 31% more in annual wages than mothers in 2023, study finds
A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.
Mortgage rates drop for third week in a row, but home buyers remain reluctant
Mortgage rates dropped to 6.87% for 30-year mortgages, but homebuying sentiment also decreased.
Medical debt may come off credit reports soon, helping Americans qualify for more financial products
Medical debt often informs lender decisions, so removing these debts from credit reports can help borrowers qualify for more financing.
Most student loan borrowers will struggle to pay at some point: survey
Only 33% of borrowers are repaying student loan debt and 1 in 2 seek relief under an income-driven repayment plan or want outright forgiveness.
Millennials most likely to unlock low mortgage rate to move: Freddie Mac
Millennials are among the generational segments that have locked in on low mortgage rates, but life circumstances are more likely to pressure this group to unlock low rates to move, a recent Freddie Mac report said.
Mortgage rates on the decline while applications rise: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending June 13, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Freddie Mac proposes product to help homeowners tap home equity without losing record low mortgage rates
New Freddie Mac product would help homeowners tap their home equity without losing their existing low-rate first mortgages.
Inflation levels remain unchanged in May, brings 2 percent target into focus
Thanks to stable oil prices and little change in demand, gas prices are continuing to fall.
Inflation levels remain unchanged in May, brings 2 percent target into focus
Inflation remained relatively unchanged in May, according to the latest inflation report. Here's what that means for interest rates.
50 percent of Americans saving for college don't know about a 529 savings plan: survey
Despite the many advantages 529 savings plans provide, many Americans are not using them as part of the education saving strategy, a recent Edward Jones survey said.
Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says
BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.
Soaring insurance rates drive auto insurance shopping rates higher: report
Shopping rates for new auto insurers climbed in January and February 2024, rebounding from a dip in the previous quarter.
The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.
Mortgage rates tick up as Fed signals delay on interest rate cuts: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending May 30, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Social Security recipients will get one less payment in June – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June.
Q1 GDP revised down on lackluster consumer spending
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.
Home prices not budging, hit new high in March: Case-Shiller
Home prices are now 6.5% above their level this time last year, reaching their ninth all-time high within the past year, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.
Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.
Home insurance rates have surged nearly 40% since 2019 – but they're rising fastest in these states
Rising home insurance premiums are the latest squeeze on homeownership.
This is the staggering amount homeowners spend on costs besides their mortgage
Some 28% of homeowners said they've considered going back to renting.