Seniors say 2024 Social Security payment increase not enough to keep up with inflation: survey
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
U.S. employers added 216,000 in December and wage growth solid too
December's job growth was seen across several industries, including government, health care, social assistance and construction jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
December's job growth was seen across several industries, including government, health care, social assistance and construction jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas prices dip as holiday season ends: AAA
The national average for a gallon of gas edged down slightly this week. Pump prices have declined due to weak gas demand and an uptick in supply.
The national average for a gallon of gas edged down slightly this week. Pump prices have declined due to weak gas demand and an uptick in supply.
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise, mainly due to increase in natural disasters
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise across the country, with climate change being a contributing factor.
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise across the country, with climate change being a contributing factor.
Here's how you can make your 2024 financial goals a reality
Higher living costs are why Americans think it will be more challenging to meet financial goals next year, but many are taking steps to make sure they don't miss the mark, a recent survey said.
Higher living costs are why Americans think it will be more challenging to meet financial goals next year, but many are taking steps to make sure they don't miss the mark, a recent survey said.
These are the 5 states with the highest and lowest student loan debt balances
The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.
The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.
Student loan borrowers struggle to keep up with monthly payments: study
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.
Auto insurance premiums and claims still on the rise: study
Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.
Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey
More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.
More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Secure 2.0: optional provisions kick in to help retirement savers with emergencies and student loan debt
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 has several new optional provisions kicking in at the start of 2024, such as emergency savings and student loan matching.
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 has several new optional provisions kicking in at the start of 2024, such as emergency savings and student loan matching.
These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Mortgage rates dip below 7 percent as the housing outlook brightens for 2024: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending Dec. 14, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending Dec. 14, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Gas prices on downward slide, further price drops likely: AAA
A downward trend in national gas prices persists ahead of holiday travel. Tepid demand and a low cost for oil are bringing drivers relief at the pump, according to AAA.
A downward trend in national gas prices persists ahead of holiday travel. Tepid demand and a low cost for oil are bringing drivers relief at the pump, according to AAA.
Federal Reserve hints at rate cuts, gives financial boost to consumers
U.S. financial markets finished the week with the strongest results of the year, spurred by the Federal Reserve's suggestion that interest rates could be cut in the new year.
U.S. financial markets finished the week with the strongest results of the year, spurred by the Federal Reserve's suggestion that interest rates could be cut in the new year.
12 percent of retired Americans plan to return to the workforce in 2024: survey
Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.
Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.
Here's who may qualify for $10,000 in student debt relief under Biden's new forgiveness plan
The Biden administration has taken the next step toward its plan B for student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its first debt forgiveness attempt.
The Biden administration has taken the next step toward its plan B for student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its first debt forgiveness attempt.
Gas prices dip lower, an early present for travelers this holiday season: AAA
The national average for a gallon of gas resumed its gradual decline amid falling oil prices. If oil prices stay low, drivers can anticipate a continued drop in pump prices, AAA said.
The national average for a gallon of gas resumed its gradual decline amid falling oil prices. If oil prices stay low, drivers can anticipate a continued drop in pump prices, AAA said.
Homebuying demand dries up even as mortgage rates drop: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending Dec. 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending Dec. 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Record share of home sellers drop prices in October as mortgage rates squeeze buyers' budgets: Redfin
Nearly 7% of for-sale homes posted a price drop during the four weeks ending October 29, on average, the highest portion on record, Redfin says.
Nearly 7% of for-sale homes posted a price drop during the four weeks ending October 29, on average, the highest portion on record, Redfin says.