Mortgage rates finally expected to dip below 6 percent in 2024, but affordability remains low
Mortgage rates are trending down, likely to go below 6% by the end of the year, but most housing still remains unaffordable to the average American.
Mortgage rates are trending down, likely to go below 6% by the end of the year, but most housing still remains unaffordable to the average American.
'Loud budgeting' goes viral: What to know about this hot money trend
Members of Gen Z are shocked by high cost of everything — and are making some notable adjustments.
Members of Gen Z are shocked by high cost of everything — and are making some notable adjustments.
TurboTax maker Intuit barred from advertising 'free' tax services
The FCT says Intuit engaged in deceptive practices by running ads that claimed consumers could file their taxes for free using TurboTax though many people did not qualify for such free offerings.
The FCT says Intuit engaged in deceptive practices by running ads that claimed consumers could file their taxes for free using TurboTax though many people did not qualify for such free offerings.
Your significant other expects you to spend over $100 on Valentine's Day
Americans in relationships believe their partners expect them to spend an average of $157.52 on gifts this Valentine's Day, according to a recent Trustpilot survey.
Americans in relationships believe their partners expect them to spend an average of $157.52 on gifts this Valentine's Day, according to a recent Trustpilot survey.
New car purchases are on the rise, but there are insurance implications
Consumers are buying new vehicles more often with sales increasing by over 13% in 2023.
Consumers are buying new vehicles more often with sales increasing by over 13% in 2023.
California first-time homebuyer loan program relaunches: How to apply
Last year, the "California Dream For All" program quickly ran out of the $300 million set aside to help first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance.
Last year, the "California Dream For All" program quickly ran out of the $300 million set aside to help first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance.
Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since last spring: Freddie Mac
With home prices and interest rates falling, the housing market is becoming slightly more affordable this year.
With home prices and interest rates falling, the housing market is becoming slightly more affordable this year.
Gas prices climb higher as arctic winter weather impacts production: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by two cents from last week to $3.09, according to AAA.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by two cents from last week to $3.09, according to AAA.
LA Fatburger restaurants raising prices as California increases minimum wage
Fast food in California is getting more expensive as some restaurants look for ways to offset costs ahead of a mandated minimum wage increase set to go into effect April 1.
Fast food in California is getting more expensive as some restaurants look for ways to offset costs ahead of a mandated minimum wage increase set to go into effect April 1.
Biden just shortened the timeline to student loan forgiveness for these borrowers
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
Borrowers already enrolled in SAVE who initially took out $12,000 or less for college may have their loans forgiven soon.
California Forever: New city's map, development details revealed
The billionaire-backed group seeking to build a new city northeast of San Francisco has revealed its plan to transform farmland into a pedestrian-friendly community that could grow to 400,000 in the coming years.
The billionaire-backed group seeking to build a new city northeast of San Francisco has revealed its plan to transform farmland into a pedestrian-friendly community that could grow to 400,000 in the coming years.
In-N-Out Burger among America’s best 10 places to work, rankings reveal
California-based burger chain In-N-Out is apparently a better place to work than Google and Apple, a new Glassdoor ranking reveals.
California-based burger chain In-N-Out is apparently a better place to work than Google and Apple, a new Glassdoor ranking reveals.
Just over 15 percent of home listings were considered affordable in 2023: Redfin
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Just 15.5% of homes are considered affordable for everyday homebuyers, the lowest share on record.
Home buyers struggle in 2023, but homeownership rate could rise in 2024
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Housing inventory was low in 2023, but homeownership stayed steady at 66%. The rate could see an increase in 2024.
Spirit Airlines, JetBlue merger blocked by federal judge. Here's why.
A $3B merger between Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways has been blocked by a federal judge. Here's what's next.
A $3B merger between Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways has been blocked by a federal judge. Here's what's next.
73 percent of Americans still haven’t bounced back financially from the COVID-19 pandemic
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
Americans struggle to meet basic costs, with 73% reporting they haven't yet recovered financially from the fallout of COVID-19.
IRS waiving $1 billion in penalty taxes, will kick off 2024 tax season on Jan. 29
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
The 2024 tax season gets officially underway at the end of January and some taxpayers could see tax penalties waived, the IRS said.
This is the best time to give money to your kids, according to ‘Die with Zero’ author Bill Perkins
"Die With Zero" author Bill Perkins weighs in on sharing money with your kids while maintaining a comfortable lifestyle.
"Die With Zero" author Bill Perkins weighs in on sharing money with your kids while maintaining a comfortable lifestyle.
The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.



















