Loan delinquencies could be early sign of economic trouble: report
The troubling rise in delinquency comes amid heightened fears over a recession, with higher rates and increased price of goods putting strain on household budgets across the country.
The troubling rise in delinquency comes amid heightened fears over a recession, with higher rates and increased price of goods putting strain on household budgets across the country.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $640 million, seventh highest in game’s history
There was no big winner in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing.
There was no big winner in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing.
Federal Reserve credits Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' for rise in hotel revenue
One U.S. city reported its highest growth in hotel bookings for the first time since the start of the pandemic when the singer's tour came to the area.
One U.S. city reported its highest growth in hotel bookings for the first time since the start of the pandemic when the singer's tour came to the area.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
Student loan scam attempts likely to rise after SCOTUS decision: FTC
Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.
Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.
Looking for today's lowest mortgage rates? Try 10- or 15-year terms | July 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Wholesale used car prices dip to pre-pandemic levels, report finds
The decline in vehicle prices shows a change in the used car market, which has been affected in part by supply chain issues and increased consumer demand.
The decline in vehicle prices shows a change in the used car market, which has been affected in part by supply chain issues and increased consumer demand.
Restaurants slap diners with charges for everything from water to staff healthcare, drawing scorn
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
Looking to save? Today's best mortgage deal is 10-year terms at 6.125 percent | July 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 12, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 12, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
US inflation believed to have slowed in June in sign of easing price pressures
Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.
Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.
Bank of America to pay $100M to customers over fees, opening accounts without consent
Are you a Bank of America customer? The bank has been ordered to pay $100 million to customers for several offenses, plus millions more in penalties.
Are you a Bank of America customer? The bank has been ordered to pay $100 million to customers for several offenses, plus millions more in penalties.
Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan for borrowers making less than 125K
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.
Today’s best mortgage savings? 10-year terms at 6.125 percent | July 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 10, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 10, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Powerball jackpot grows to $650 million
No one took home Saturday's $631 million jackpot.
No one took home Saturday's $631 million jackpot.
US Postal Service raising stamp prices Sunday
The USPS requested mailing price hikes earlier this year, citing inflation.
The USPS requested mailing price hikes earlier this year, citing inflation.
Monthly mortgage payments reach record highs in US
The median monthly payment for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May to an all-time high $2,165.
The median monthly payment for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May to an all-time high $2,165.
Biden administration announces SAVE plan after SCOTUS student loan decision
The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.
The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.