Mortgage rates to stay high in 2023: Freddie Mac
High mortgage rates and home prices are creating a weak housing market. Here’s how to lower your rate and monthly payments.
High mortgage rates and home prices are creating a weak housing market. Here’s how to lower your rate and monthly payments.
What to know before you invest in cryptocurrency
MoneySkool founder Dion Pouncil dishes out helpful advice for those looking to enter the cryptocurrency market.
MoneySkool founder Dion Pouncil dishes out helpful advice for those looking to enter the cryptocurrency market.
Credit card balances hit record high amid inflation: TransUnion
Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.
Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.
What is the first-time homebuyer tax credit and how does it work?
The new version of the first-time homebuyer tax credit hasn’t passed Congress yet, but there are some tax credits homeowners can take advantage of today.
The new version of the first-time homebuyer tax credit hasn’t passed Congress yet, but there are some tax credits homeowners can take advantage of today.
Tips for negotiating a raise
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato dishes out advice for how to go about approaching your boss for a raise.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato dishes out advice for how to go about approaching your boss for a raise.
TikTok lawsuit: Indiana joins growing list of states suing social media giant
Indiana's attorney general on Wednesday sued Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, claiming the video-sharing platform misleads its users, particularly children, about the level of inappropriate content and security of consumer information.
Indiana's attorney general on Wednesday sued Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, claiming the video-sharing platform misleads its users, particularly children, about the level of inappropriate content and security of consumer information.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Walmart may raise prices, close stores if rise in shoplifting continues, CEO says
“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”
“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”
What to know regarding new IRS rule on Venmo payments
If you use third-party payment platforms, such as Venmo or PayPal, you may soon be under added scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service.
If you use third-party payment platforms, such as Venmo or PayPal, you may soon be under added scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service.
Still missing your tax refund? The IRS will soon pay you 7% interest
Taxpayers still waiting to receive their 2021 tax refund will soon be paid 7% interest on the money by the IRS – but the money is taxable.
Taxpayers still waiting to receive their 2021 tax refund will soon be paid 7% interest on the money by the IRS – but the money is taxable.
Job growth spikes in November, interest rates expected to continue rising
The economy added more than 260,000 jobs in November and wages increased, but economic uncertainty is still a concern for many Americans. Here’s how to manage your finances today.
The economy added more than 260,000 jobs in November and wages increased, but economic uncertainty is still a concern for many Americans. Here’s how to manage your finances today.
Recession is expected in Q1 2023: Bank of America
Bank of America economists expect a recession to emerge in the beginning of 2023. Here’s how to keep your finances on track.
Bank of America economists expect a recession to emerge in the beginning of 2023. Here’s how to keep your finances on track.
Hertz agrees to pay $168 million to settle false theft claims
Hertz is settling lawsuits with customers who were accused of stealing cars they rented.
Hertz is settling lawsuits with customers who were accused of stealing cars they rented.
Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster over concert ticket fiasco
The Swift fans' lawsuit alleges Ticketmaster engaged in antitrust violations, deceptive practices, fraud, and price-fixing during the ticket sale fiasco.
The Swift fans' lawsuit alleges Ticketmaster engaged in antitrust violations, deceptive practices, fraud, and price-fixing during the ticket sale fiasco.
Starbucks fans furious over new 'awkward' tipping system
Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.
Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to back mortgages over $1M
The FHFA announced higher mortgage loan limits surpassing $1 million, giving borrowers access to larger loan amounts without taking out a jumbo mortgage.
The FHFA announced higher mortgage loan limits surpassing $1 million, giving borrowers access to larger loan amounts without taking out a jumbo mortgage.
Supreme court to hear arguments on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan next year
The Supreme Court will rule over the legality of Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, but private loan borrowers won't qualify if it gets approved. Here's what to do if you can't get student loan relief.
The Supreme Court will rule over the legality of Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, but private loan borrowers won't qualify if it gets approved. Here's what to do if you can't get student loan relief.
What can investors do to recoup from crypto crash?
The recent collapse of crypto exchange FTX has created a massive ripple effect, some even calling for digital currency to be regulated. Investment expert Dion Pouncil explains what you can do if you invested in crypto.
The recent collapse of crypto exchange FTX has created a massive ripple effect, some even calling for digital currency to be regulated. Investment expert Dion Pouncil explains what you can do if you invested in crypto.
New property tax increases hit Hispanic wards hardest in Chicago
Most Cook County property owners will see a larger tax bill this year, but owners in gentrifying Latino neighborhoods in Chicago will see some of the biggest hikes.
Most Cook County property owners will see a larger tax bill this year, but owners in gentrifying Latino neighborhoods in Chicago will see some of the biggest hikes.
Fed minutes indicate interest rate increases may slow soon
The Federal Reserve said that reaching its target inflation rate of 2% is more important than the pace of rate hikes, signaling that it may begin to slow the pace of future interest rate increases.
The Federal Reserve said that reaching its target inflation rate of 2% is more important than the pace of rate hikes, signaling that it may begin to slow the pace of future interest rate increases.