Missed student loan payments set to affect credit scores again by the end of 2024: Here’s how to prepare
Borrowers who miss student loan payments will see repercussions again by September, thankfully there are forgiveness options.
Borrowers who miss student loan payments will see repercussions again by September, thankfully there are forgiveness options.
Breaking down January consumer numbers
January data signals that consumer economic sentiment may be turning the corner. Consumer strategist Lisa Miller joins LiveNOW from FOX to break down the numbers.
January data signals that consumer economic sentiment may be turning the corner. Consumer strategist Lisa Miller joins LiveNOW from FOX to break down the numbers.
Mortgage rates stagnate, hobbling affordability as spring buying season looms: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.64% for the week ending Feb. 8, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.64% for the week ending Feb. 8, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Gas and oil prices are on the rise as warm weather brings more demand
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
House passes $78 billion tax bill expanding the child tax credit, its fate in the Senate remains to be seen
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
Most parents of adult kids are giving them financial help, study shows
“Among parents who say they helped their children financially in the past year, 36% say doing so has hurt their personal financial situation at least some," Pew writes.
“Among parents who say they helped their children financially in the past year, 36% say doing so has hurt their personal financial situation at least some," Pew writes.
Your tax refund could be bigger this year – here's why
Americans might get a fatter tax refund this year. Here's why.
Americans might get a fatter tax refund this year. Here's why.
US buys more from Mexico than China; 1st time in over 2 decades
U.S.-China relations have deteriorated in recent years, thus leading a way for Mexico to take China’s place as a leading importer for U.S. commerce.
U.S.-China relations have deteriorated in recent years, thus leading a way for Mexico to take China’s place as a leading importer for U.S. commerce.
How attacks in the Red Sea are cramping global trade; what it means for retailers
The cost to ship a standard 40-foot container from China to northern Europe has jumped from $1,500 to $4,000, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany.
The cost to ship a standard 40-foot container from China to northern Europe has jumped from $1,500 to $4,000, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany.
2023 was the hottest year on record, driving up utility costs and homeowners insurance prices
Inflation and climate change lend to higher homeowners insurance rates, causing some homeowners to consider moving.
Inflation and climate change lend to higher homeowners insurance rates, causing some homeowners to consider moving.
Freddie Mac announces $2,500 credit for down payment assistance for very low-income families
While mortgage payments are going down, down payment assistance from Freddie Mac can help low income communities.
While mortgage payments are going down, down payment assistance from Freddie Mac can help low income communities.
This is the #1 city for first-time homebuyers, and other hot US housing markets
After Toledo, Rochester, NY, Springfield, MA and Worcester all rank as some of the more affordable metro areas, particularly for first-time buyers.
After Toledo, Rochester, NY, Springfield, MA and Worcester all rank as some of the more affordable metro areas, particularly for first-time buyers.
Medicare negotiating with drugmakers on prices for expensive medications
The price negotiations are for 10 prescription drugs, including Eliquis, a blood thinner medication, and diabetes treatment Jardiance.
The price negotiations are for 10 prescription drugs, including Eliquis, a blood thinner medication, and diabetes treatment Jardiance.
FAFSA inflation fix scheduled for mid-March, delays award notification until spring
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.
12 states qualify for the IRS Direct File pilot program: Is yours one of them?
On top of a new IRS tax filing system, an adjustment to the child tax credit may qualify families for higher credits.
On top of a new IRS tax filing system, an adjustment to the child tax credit may qualify families for higher credits.
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.
FOX, ESPN, Warner launch sports streaming service
MarketWatch tech reporter Jon Swartz joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the news that FOX, ESPN and Warner Bros. are teaming up to launch a joint sports streaming platform this fall.
MarketWatch tech reporter Jon Swartz joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the news that FOX, ESPN and Warner Bros. are teaming up to launch a joint sports streaming platform this fall.
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.
Car insurance rates skyrocketed in 2024: See your state’s average rate
You’re probably paying more for car insurance this year, and you’re not alone. Here’s how much costs have increased, and who pays the most.
You’re probably paying more for car insurance this year, and you’re not alone. Here’s how much costs have increased, and who pays the most.
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.