Fed prepared to raise interest rates if inflation continues to surge
The Fed could be looking at a rate hike sooner than expected if inflation continues to surge. The latest FOMC meeting minutes indicate that Fed members are discussing the possibility of raising rates.
Holiday shoppers plan to spend nearly $1,000 this year, survey finds: 3 tips to avoid overspending
Consumers plan to spend $998 this holiday shopping season, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Here's how you can overcome higher prices amid shipping delays and labor shortages to take advantage of holiday sales.
Savings window still open: Today's mortgage rates notch second day at money-saving lows | Dec. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 1, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates rest in bargain-low territory for second straight day | Dec. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 1, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates: 20-year rates free fall to lowest level in 7 days | Nov. 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 30, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates plunge to 14-day low | Nov. 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 30, 2021, which are mostly down from yesterday.
Democrats push Biden to cancel student loans after House passes Build Back Better
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.
Expanded child tax credit would permanently reduce child poverty, CBPP finds
Build Back Better would make the Child Tax Credit permanently available to low-income families. But the trillion-dollar spending plan faces hurdles in Congress before it can be signed into law.
Facebook owner Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK antitrust watchdog
The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook's acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO, saying he was "really sad...yet really happy" about leaving and that it was his decision.
Today's best mortgage bargain? 10-year mortgage rates dip | Nov. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 29, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Today's 20-, 10-year mortgage refinance rates return to bargain lows | Nov. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 29, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Biden's Build Back Better bill: Half of voters support plan but many fear inflation will worsen, poll shows
Nearly 50% of voters support Biden's Build Back Better plan, a new poll showed. But many are also worried it could worsen inflation rates. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Getting life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands
The longer you wait to lock in a life insurance premium, the higher your monthly rate will be. Find out how taking out life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands of dollars.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 1,000 points
A day after the Stock Market was closed for Thanksgiving, news of a new COVID-19 variant sent stocks falling, with the Dow losing 1,000 points.
Need cash for holiday shopping? Here are 3 ways to borrow strategically
If you need to borrow money for the holidays, read this guide to learn more about your loan options.
Movement in the middle: Longer, shorter mortgage rates hold steady | Nov. 24, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 24, 2021, which are a mixed bag compared to yesterday.
3 key mortgage refinance rates linger at interest-savings lows | Nov. 24, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 24, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Dollar Tree doubles down on pricing items over $1
Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.