Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.

Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.

GDP growth for Q2 dips on second estimate

GDP growth for Q2 dips on second estimate

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.

Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey

Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey

Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.

Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.

Gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend: AAA

Gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend: AAA

The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.

The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.

Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?

Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?

After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.

After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.

Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says

Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says

The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.

The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.

Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.

Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle

Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle

President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.

President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.