Some vacationers expect to use credit card for more than $5,000 of summer travel

Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.

Energy costs: These are the states paying the most, least

Energy costs are yet another thing eating a portion of consumer wallets, especially for those living in regions experiencing scorching summer temperatures.

Homeowners and renters struggling to afford the high cost of housing: survey

Renters and homeowners have had to downsize, tap their retirement savings and delay critical housing repairs to afford the high cost of housing, a recent Nationwide survey said.

Fathers earned 31% more in annual wages than mothers in 2023, study finds

A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.

Most student loan borrowers will struggle to pay at some point: survey

Only 33% of borrowers are repaying student loan debt and 1 in 2 seek relief under an income-driven repayment plan or want outright forgiveness.

Forecasters project active hurricane season as homeowners remain unprepared for damages

Homeowners are also willing to spend more than $1,000 to prepare their homes against hurricanes, but a majority have no plan ahead of this year's hurricane season, according to a recent survey.

Mortgage rates on the decline while applications rise: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending June 13, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

50 percent of Americans saving for college don't know about a 529 savings plan: survey

Despite the many advantages 529 savings plans provide, many Americans are not using them as part of the education saving strategy, a recent Edward Jones survey said.

Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says

BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.