Today’s best mortgage deal? 10-year terms remain at 6.12 percent | July 7, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 7, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 7, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
Mortgage rates inch to the highest level so far this year: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.81% for the week ending July 6, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.81% for the week ending July 6, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? 10-year terms at 6.125 percent | July 6, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 6, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Americans are giving less to charity, poll finds
Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.
Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.
Subprime-rated consumers have less access to credit – Here's how to improve your score
Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.
Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.
Today’s best mortgage savings? Shorter terms have the lowest rates | July 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 5, 2023, which are mixed from Monday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 5, 2023, which are mixed from Monday.
Retailers, beware: US economy could take hit with student loan payments resuming
Just as the American economy is struggling with high inflation and interest rates, the coming resumption of student loan payments poses yet another potential challenge.
Just as the American economy is struggling with high inflation and interest rates, the coming resumption of student loan payments poses yet another potential challenge.
Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says
The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.
The store closings are expected to happen by 2024 in a cost-saving effort by the company.
Fourth of July foods and how much some popular items cost this year
Consumers heading to the grocery store to stock up for Fourth of July parties may find discounts on popular foods for the holiday but not others, according to a new report.
Consumers heading to the grocery store to stock up for Fourth of July parties may find discounts on popular foods for the holiday but not others, according to a new report.
What's next after student loan plan ruling?
The Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on Friday, a move that many legal and economic experts expected. Peter C. Earle with the American Institute for Economic Research joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss what's next.
The Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on Friday, a move that many legal and economic experts expected. Peter C. Earle with the American Institute for Economic Research joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss what's next.
Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
Teamsters give UPS ultimatum, demanding best contract offer by Friday or risk 'imminent' strike
The Teamsters leader blasted UPS executives for being another "corporation that wants to keep all the money at the top."
The Teamsters leader blasted UPS executives for being another "corporation that wants to keep all the money at the top."
Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.
While today’s mortgage rates rise, shorter terms hold lowest rates | June 30, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 30, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 30, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Today's best mortgage deal? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 29, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2023, which are largely trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2023, which are largely trending down from yesterday.
Fed may tighten financial rules after US bank failures, Powell says
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank exposed different vulnerabilities that the Fed will likely address through new regulations.
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank exposed different vulnerabilities that the Fed will likely address through new regulations.
'We are still useful': Retired Ohio grandma becomes pool lifeguard amid shortage
“I think the U.S. has not done a good job of utilizing our older adults. The old joke was to become a Walmart greeter after you retire, but I think the opportunities are much greater," Gail Rodgers, 66, said.
“I think the U.S. has not done a good job of utilizing our older adults. The old joke was to become a Walmart greeter after you retire, but I think the opportunities are much greater," Gail Rodgers, 66, said.