Social inflation causing insurance rates to jump, no end in sight for rising premiums in 2024
Insurance rates are rising for customers as insurers struggle to deal with claim payouts.
Insurance rates are rising for customers as insurers struggle to deal with claim payouts.
Report: Car insurance rates up by 26%
A new report from Bankrate show car insurance premiums have jumped about 26% over the last year.
A new report from Bankrate show car insurance premiums have jumped about 26% over the last year.
Bread market expected to skyrocket, make big gains by 2027
A research firm predicts that the global bread market will gain $118.37 billion in value by 2027.
A research firm predicts that the global bread market will gain $118.37 billion in value by 2027.
Great wealth transfer is underway in US — to women
A McKinsey & Company study released in 2020 found women are set to control much of the unprecedented $30 trillion in assets held by baby boomers by the end of the decade.
A McKinsey & Company study released in 2020 found women are set to control much of the unprecedented $30 trillion in assets held by baby boomers by the end of the decade.
Federal Reserve on track to cut rates this year: What it means for you
Experts have begun forecasting when interest rates may start easing from the strictest levels in two decades. Here’s what they’re saying and what it means for everyday Americans.
Experts have begun forecasting when interest rates may start easing from the strictest levels in two decades. Here’s what they’re saying and what it means for everyday Americans.
These 5 cities have the largest inflation problem: survey
Buyers are more optimistic about homebuying as average monthly mortgage payments drop to their lowest level in years.
Buyers are more optimistic about homebuying as average monthly mortgage payments drop to their lowest level in years.
Homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments dropped to lowest rate in years
Buyers are more optimistic about homebuying as average monthly mortgage payments drop to their lowest level in years.
Buyers are more optimistic about homebuying as average monthly mortgage payments drop to their lowest level in years.
Collecting on back pay: Are you owed unpaid wages?
Houston workers rejoice as the U.S. Labor Department recovers $460,000 in back wages from a supermarket. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan explains how you can collect your owed pay.
Houston workers rejoice as the U.S. Labor Department recovers $460,000 in back wages from a supermarket. Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan explains how you can collect your owed pay.
Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Borrowers meet challenges as student loans resume and servicers struggle to handle new payments
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
$8 million in unpaid wages waiting to be claimed by Texas workers
The clock is ticking for thousands of Texans to claim $8 million in unpaid wages. Here's how you can find out if you are on the list.
The clock is ticking for thousands of Texans to claim $8 million in unpaid wages. Here's how you can find out if you are on the list.
House approves Child Tax Credit expansion; here's what that means for you
The Child Tax Credit, in part, would boost the amount of credit as a tax refund, providing financial relief to millions of families.
The Child Tax Credit, in part, would boost the amount of credit as a tax refund, providing financial relief to millions of families.
Fed holds steady on interest rates, but outlook on when cuts will come remains cloudy
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% at its January meeting on Wednesday.
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% at its January meeting on Wednesday.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Home prices in some cities trended down in November: Case-Shiller
Home prices were generally on the rise in 2023, but declined slightly in November.
Home prices were generally on the rise in 2023, but declined slightly in November.
Colleges won't get FAFSA data until March
Students will now have to wait longer for financial aid.
Students will now have to wait longer for financial aid.
Houston family receives $21,000 water bill, family afraid to use water in own home
One Houston family has more questions than answers after receiving a $21,000 water bill from the city.
One Houston family has more questions than answers after receiving a $21,000 water bill from the city.
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.