Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case

Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.

What happens when you close a credit card?

What happens when you close a credit card?

Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.

Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.

Mortgage rates rise, add to affordability issues

Mortgage rates rise, add to affordability issues

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate increased to 6.39%. Higher rates and low housing supply is putting affordability constraints on would-be homebuyers. But there are still ways to find the best rate.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate increased to 6.39%. Higher rates and low housing supply is putting affordability constraints on would-be homebuyers. But there are still ways to find the best rate.

Home price growth continues to slow down: Fannie Mae

Home price growth continues to slow down: Fannie Mae

Home prices increased by 4.7% year-over-year in Q1 2023. However, that marked a significant slowdown from annual growth in the previous quarter. Still, low home supply and high mortgage rates have raised affordability issues for potential home buyers. Here’s what you need to know.

Home prices increased by 4.7% year-over-year in Q1 2023. However, that marked a significant slowdown from annual growth in the previous quarter. Still, low home supply and high mortgage rates have raised affordability issues for potential home buyers. Here’s what you need to know.

America's retirement preparedness score drops: Fidelity

America's retirement preparedness score drops: Fidelity

The average American has a 78% chance of covering estimated retirement expenses in a down market, according to Fidelity's 2023 Retirement Savings Assessment. Here’s what you need to know.

The average American has a 78% chance of covering estimated retirement expenses in a down market, according to Fidelity's 2023 Retirement Savings Assessment. Here’s what you need to know.

Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey

Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey

High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.

High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.