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.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms for 6th day in a row | April 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 25, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
What happens when you close a credit card?
Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.
Talking Pipes & Plumbing with John Moore Services
As part of National Plumbing Day, FOX 26?s Ruben Dominguez catches up with the unsung heroes who without them, our lives would be filthy.
Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcy: Coupons expiring, return deadlines
The time to use your Bed Bath & Beyond coupon or return an unwanted item is running out. Here are the deadlines to know.
Student loan refinance interest rates edge down for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's best mortgage rate? 15-year terms remain steady at 5.625 percent | April 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 24, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
IKEA announces $2.2B US investment, 17 new stores
Ikea executives said the locations of the new U.S. stores are still being determined but hinted at a particular region where the company is seeing demand.
Today's best mortgage deal? Rates for 15-year terms at 5.625 percent | April 21, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 21, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation pledges $2M for entrepreneur grants, student scholarships
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation is committing $2 million to support entrepreneurs and students in select cities along her Renaissance Tour route through luncheons and scholarship funds. Here's how entrepreneurs can apply for a grant.
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.
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.
Today’s mortgage rates continue to climb, pushing over 6 percent | April 20, 2023
With mortgage rates climbing, borrowers should act quickly to lock in their preferred rate ahead of likely future increases.
US workers now expect almost a $76,000 salary to start a new job, data shows
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
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.
Today's best mortgage deal? Rates for 15-year terms are lowest | April 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 18, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Negative car equity is rising: Here's how you can avoid owing more than your car is worth
The average negative equity value of auto trade-ins was $5,341 in the fourth quarter of 2022, up 29% from the previous year, according to Edmunds.
Seniors to get moderate cost of living bump in Social Security payments next year
The Social Security Administration announced 2025's cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security checks.
More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds
In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.
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.