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.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Consider today's shorter terms | August 30, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 30, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for August 30, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Farmers Insurance reducing staff by 2,400 in layoffs
Farmers Insurance has revealed it will shed numerous employees through layoffs.
Farmers Insurance has revealed it will shed numerous employees through layoffs.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
Ways to save at discount, dollar stores
Have you noticed expensive, luxury cars in the parking lots of dollar stores? Since inflation skyrocketed, high-income shoppers are 15 percent more likely to flock to discount retailers along with everyone else, according to a recent survey. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the strategy to utilize these stores to save money.
Have you noticed expensive, luxury cars in the parking lots of dollar stores? Since inflation skyrocketed, high-income shoppers are 15 percent more likely to flock to discount retailers along with everyone else, according to a recent survey. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the strategy to utilize these stores to save money.
Popular summer vacation destinations across US see uptick in vacancies
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
Home prices will rise in 2023 as affordability crisis worsens, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
Fresh start programs for defaulted borrowers explained
Federal student loan interest resumes after a 3.5-year pause, offering borrowers in default or at risk of default new 'fresh start' options, as consumer reporter Heather Sullivan discussed.
Federal student loan interest resumes after a 3.5-year pause, offering borrowers in default or at risk of default new 'fresh start' options, as consumer reporter Heather Sullivan discussed.
Federal Reserve signals potential interest rate hikes to sustain strong US economy
The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Wells Fargo customers report issues with cards, bank says 'working diligently to resolve'
Wells Fargo users are reporting issues with their Wells Fargo cards on Twitter.
Wells Fargo users are reporting issues with their Wells Fargo cards on Twitter.
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.
Today’s lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 6.625 percent | August 22, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 22, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 22, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Survey: Gen Z, millennial couples say it's too expensive to get married
More Gen Z and millennials are saying “I do…not."
More Gen Z and millennials are saying “I do…not."
Cyber attacks disrupt hospitals nationwide
Rising hospital cyber attacks, exemplified by recent cases in Texas, have prompted cybersecurity experts to urge patients to safeguard their insurance and financial information.
Rising hospital cyber attacks, exemplified by recent cases in Texas, have prompted cybersecurity experts to urge patients to safeguard their insurance and financial information.
Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
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.
Options for new cars under $20,000 limited to a single choice
Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one.
Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one.
How to prepare your home for a flood
Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan discusses the importance of preparing for possible storms, including advice from a water restoration expert on safeguarding homes from flooding amid increasing tropical activity.
Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan discusses the importance of preparing for possible storms, including advice from a water restoration expert on safeguarding homes from flooding amid increasing tropical activity.
Looming UAW strike could cost US economy more than $5B in just 10 days
If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.
If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.
Americans burning through excess savings from the pandemic, SF Fed study says
Americans are burning through the excess savings they accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a big burst of stimulus money from the federal government and limited spending.
Americans are burning through the excess savings they accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a big burst of stimulus money from the federal government and limited spending.