Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
Where to get a $40K personal loan
A $40,000 personal loan can be used for a variety of expenses, but remember that your credit history and other factors will impact your overall loan costs.
A $40,000 personal loan can be used for a variety of expenses, but remember that your credit history and other factors will impact your overall loan costs.
One-third of adults say their financial situation is worse than a year ago: AARP
Many Americans appeared to tighten their holiday shopping budgets amidst high inflation this year.
Many Americans appeared to tighten their holiday shopping budgets amidst high inflation this year.
Americans’ personal savings rate nears all-time low, economic analysis shows
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal saving rate dropped to 2.3%.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal saving rate dropped to 2.3%.
Crumbl Cookies violated child labor laws in 6 states, feds say
Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
US gas prices to end the year with steady decline: AAA
After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.
After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates offer best money-saving opportunity | Dec. 21, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 21, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 21, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
3M to stop making hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ starting in 2025
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
Today’s 30-year mortgage rates dive below 6 percent | Dec. 20, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 20, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 20, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.
Inflation is top reason Americans need more savings for retirement: survey
Americans said that they needed 20% more than last year to retire comfortably, a Northwestern Mutual study said.
Americans said that they needed 20% more than last year to retire comfortably, a Northwestern Mutual study said.
High mortgage rates limit relocation options, Redfin says – Here's where homebuyers are still moving to
In the third quarter of 2022, a record 24.2% of homebuyers looked to move to a different metro area, up from 23.3% in the second quarter and 21.6% a year ago, according to Redfin.
In the third quarter of 2022, a record 24.2% of homebuyers looked to move to a different metro area, up from 23.3% in the second quarter and 21.6% a year ago, according to Redfin.
Today’s best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates to save | Dec. 19, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 19, 2022, which are mixed from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 19, 2022, which are mixed from last Friday.
Many parents fear inflation's impact on college savings, survey says
Inflation and higher costs have many parents concerned if they can afford their children's college tuition, a recent survey said.
Inflation and higher costs have many parents concerned if they can afford their children's college tuition, a recent survey said.
Where to get a $10,000 personal loan
Here’s what you need to know about borrowing a $10,000 personal loan, how much it will cost, and how to find the best repayment terms.
Here’s what you need to know about borrowing a $10,000 personal loan, how much it will cost, and how to find the best repayment terms.
Still time time to save: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates dip to 6 percent | Dec. 16, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 16, 2022, which are largely down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 16, 2022, which are largely down from yesterday.
Nearly half of young adults are living at home with their parents, spending more on luxury goods: report
Only 1-in-5 millennials living at home say their parents charge them rent. Of those, nearly half were paying less than $500 per month.
Only 1-in-5 millennials living at home say their parents charge them rent. Of those, nearly half were paying less than $500 per month.
Where to get a $5,000 personal loan
Getting a $5,000 personal loan shouldn’t be difficult for most borrowers, but it’s still important to understand the process prior to applying.
Getting a $5,000 personal loan shouldn’t be difficult for most borrowers, but it’s still important to understand the process prior to applying.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates fall to 76-day low | Dec. 15, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 15, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 15, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
November inflation rises at the slowest rate this year, beating expectations
Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.
Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.