Americans need extra $11K to afford same standard of living in 2021, Republican analysis finds
A new analysis has revealed how much more money Americans need now to meet the cost of living standards seen in 2021– prior to a rise in inflation.
Gas prices’ downward trend continues – for now: AAA
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall. Lower gas demand has been a main contributor in limiting pump price increases amid rising oil prices, according to AAA.
IRS delays $600 payment reporting rule for Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps
The IRS announced on Tuesday that it will delay implementing its $600 tax reporting requirement that was to take effect for the 2023 tax filing season.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
US retirement system earns just a C+ in global study
US retirement system grade on par with Kazakhstan and Colombia
Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in your state
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Map: Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in each state
Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.
What is today’s lowest mortgage rate? 15-year terms remain lowest | September 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Here's how to lower your monthly student loan payments
There are many ways to lower student loan payments or get forgiveness. These include the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) and more.
What's today’s lowest mortgage rate? Look at today's shorter terms | September 11, 2023
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Here is how you can avoid a tax refund shock next year
Next year’s tax refund shouldn’t be a shock to Americans if they take stock of their income taxes mid-year, according to Jackson Hewitt.
Today’s lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 6.25 percent | September 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for September 5, 2023, which are largely trending down from Friday.
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.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? 15-year terms at 6.25 percent | August 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s mortgage rates are rising, use shorter terms to save the most | August 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 14, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
Today’s biggest mortgage savings? 10-year terms at 6 percent | August 9, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 9, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s biggest mortgage savings? 10- and 15-year terms at 6.125 percent | August 8, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 8, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.