Money

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.

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.

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 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.

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.

Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.

Rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage now average 7.09%, the highest since 2002, putting further pressure on the cooling housing market amid high prices.

President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.

Walmart is reporting strong second-quarter sales results as the retailer’s low-price model continues to attract budget-conscious consumers in a tough economic environment.

Check out the mortgage rates for August 16, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.

Builder confidence unexpectedly dropped for first time this year.

The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.

If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.

While the UPS deal didn't result in a strike, past labor disputes between unions and companies over fair pay and better working conditions had different outcomes.

Check out the mortgage rates for August 14, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.

Several major stores may face a hit this fall when student loan payments resume, affecting millions of U.S. homes.

Inflation has created financial pressures for most U.S. households and forced them to pay more for daily necessities like food and rent.