Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.
Mortgage rates keep rising but buyers can still find value in shopping: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.50% for the week ending Feb. 23, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
White House unveils plan to lower mortgage costs for first-time home buyers
The White House unveiled a new plan Wednesday to lower first-time home buyers' mortgage costs which officials say could save borrowers about $800 a year.
Good news: Today's 30-year mortgage rates dive below 8 percent | Feb. 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Tips for how to save money when grocery shopping
In a Fox 32 Special Money Saver report, Anita Blanton takes a look at some saving strategies you should keep no matter what the economy looks like.
Retirees lost 10 percent of their savings in 2022, survey says
Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.
Home prices forecasted to plunge, but US expected to avoid a repeat of 2008 financial crisis: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae's latest economic forecast predicted home prices will drop by over 6% in the next two years but said the U.S. market is in good shape to weather the decline.
How to pay off credit card debt: 6 winning strategies
Wondering how to pay off credit card debt? Discover these six tried-and-true strategies that can help you pay down your balances and become debt-free.
Still time to save: Today's mortgage rates rest across all terms | Feb. 8, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 8, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Price of Biden's student loan repayment plan could double as take-up increases, report says
Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.
High prices and interest rates will keep drivers from buying cars in 2023: survey
Forty-nine percent of drivers said they did not intend to purchase a new car in 2023, but 38% said they would consider buying a car this year if prices fell, according to a recent survey by Jerry, a car compare-and-buy service.
Biden administration approves more than 16 million borrowers for student loan forgiveness
Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.
Fed raises rates 25 basis points in first meeting of 2023
The Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated interest rate increase of 25 basis points at its February meeting. Here's what it means for your wallet.