Mortgage rates rising amid uptick in US economic confidence: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates rising amid uptick in US economic confidence: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates rose over the past week, and economists say the increases will continue, but this is how Americans can keep their rates low.

Mortgage rates rose over the past week, and economists say the increases will continue, but this is how Americans can keep their rates low.

High home prices could drop in November as mortgage rates increase, economist says

High home prices could drop in November as mortgage rates increase, economist says

Home price growth could slow in the final months of 2021 as interest rates continue to rise, according to one. Here's what that means for homeowners and homebuyers

Home price growth could slow in the final months of 2021 as interest rates continue to rise, according to one. Here's what that means for homeowners and homebuyers

70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs

70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs

A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.

A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.

This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds

This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.

FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?

FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?

The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.

The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.

Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher

Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher

The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.

The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.

Huntington Beach oil spill victims can apply to federal disaster loans

Huntington Beach oil spill victims can apply to federal disaster loans

The federal government will offer disaster loans to businesses harmed by an oil spill that shut down Southern California shorelines earlier this month. The deadline to apply for the loans is July 27, 2022.

The federal government will offer disaster loans to businesses harmed by an oil spill that shut down Southern California shorelines earlier this month. The deadline to apply for the loans is July 27, 2022.

Best low-income loans: 12 lenders to consider

Best low-income loans: 12 lenders to consider

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.