Mortgage rates surge as market reacts to economic uncertainty
Mortgage rates surged again, averaging more than double what they were last year, Freddie Mac said.
Mortgage rates surged again, averaging more than double what they were last year, Freddie Mac said.
Tips for making Halloween budgeting less scary
Personal finance experts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel dish out advice for cutting down on Halloween expenses while still celebrating the best parts of the holiday.
Personal finance experts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel dish out advice for cutting down on Halloween expenses while still celebrating the best parts of the holiday.
The Great Resignation: How much does it cost to quit your job?
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Final GDP estimate for Q2 confirms negative economic growth
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
Middle class hit disproportionately hard by rising inflation
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, dishes out tips for people in the middle class looking to combat the impact of increasing inflation.
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, dishes out tips for people in the middle class looking to combat the impact of increasing inflation.
Lightfoot cancels $42.7M pre-election property tax increase
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
Personal loan interest rates continue trending down for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Apple Pay Later unexpectedly delayed until further notice
Apple Pay Later was not released with the iOS 16 update as expected, and the company has not given a new date for its release.
Apple Pay Later was not released with the iOS 16 update as expected, and the company has not given a new date for its release.
Cook County tax bills on pace to arrive 'by end of 2022'
Property tax bills should land in mailboxes across Cook County around the same time as holiday cards, with second installment payments expected to come due before the end of the year, county officials said.
Property tax bills should land in mailboxes across Cook County around the same time as holiday cards, with second installment payments expected to come due before the end of the year, county officials said.
Social Security benefits forecast revised for 2023 as inflation eases
Social Security benefits are expected to increase in 2023, but could be less than previously forecasted, according to The Senior Citizens League. Here's how much of an increase retirees could see in 2023.
Social Security benefits are expected to increase in 2023, but could be less than previously forecasted, according to The Senior Citizens League. Here's how much of an increase retirees could see in 2023.
CFPB looks to regulate buy now, pay later companies
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it plans to issue guidance or rules that would bring the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector in line with the standards that Congress has already established for credit cards.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it plans to issue guidance or rules that would bring the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector in line with the standards that Congress has already established for credit cards.
How to use the interest rate hike to your advantage
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about how consumers can make the most out of interest rate hikes.
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about how consumers can make the most out of interest rate hikes.
Fed announces third consecutive 75-basis point rate hike
The Fed's September meeting ended with yet another 75-basis point rate hike.
The Fed's September meeting ended with yet another 75-basis point rate hike.
Personal loan interest rates surge for 5-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Paid your student loans during the pandemic? Here's how to get a refund
Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.
Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.
Consumers expect inflation to drop significantly by next year, New York Fed survey says
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest survey of consumer expectations said that Americans are feeling more positive about where inflation is headed.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest survey of consumer expectations said that Americans are feeling more positive about where inflation is headed.
Fall housing inventory building slowly: Altos Research
Altos Research said housing inventory is building at a much slower pace than predicted at the beginning of the summer.
Altos Research said housing inventory is building at a much slower pace than predicted at the beginning of the summer.
Credit access, debt balances rise in Q2: TransUnion study
Debt balances for credit cards and personal loans are going up, according to TransUnion. Here's what you can do to pay down your debt.
Debt balances for credit cards and personal loans are going up, according to TransUnion. Here's what you can do to pay down your debt.
$10,000 personal loans: How to qualify for $10K fast
If you need to cover a personal expense, a personal loan could be a good option. Here’s what you should know before getting a $10,000 personal loan.
If you need to cover a personal expense, a personal loan could be a good option. Here’s what you should know before getting a $10,000 personal loan.
Tappable home equity rises to a new record high
Homeowners have more access to cash through their house as home prices rise. Here's how to access yours.
Homeowners have more access to cash through their house as home prices rise. Here's how to access yours.