These are the most affordable states to buy a home

A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.

Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey

Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.

Student loan repayments will be starting again soon: Here's how to get it done

Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.

187K jobs added, unemployment at 3.8%
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The August jobs report was released today and American employers added 187,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate rose from 3.5% to 3.8%. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with personal finance consultant Dan Varroney about the August jobs report. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

More than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, survey says

Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.

Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.

GDP growth for Q2 dips on second estimate

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.

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.

IRS announces changes impacting catch-up contributions

Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on a pretax basis through 2025.