Mortgage rates drop to lowest levels since May 2023
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MarketWatch personal finance reporter Aarthi Swaminathan joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to analyze the housing market as mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest levels since last year.

Americans owe record $1.3 trillion in credit card debt

Credit card debt has reached record levels in the U.S., a troubling sign that consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to cover everyday costs.

Top US cities where Americans are adding the most debt

Americans are increasingly turning to their credit cards to cover expenses nationwide. However, some U.S. cities are accumulating new debt at a faster pace than others, according to a new report.

To fight inflation, more Americans are using digital coupons and scoring big savings

Saving money is top of mind for budget-stretched Americans as prices continue to rise at the grocery store and beyond. Digital coupons are proving a saving grace for many.

Stocks slide to begin week amid global selloff
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Economist Dr. Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to examine why markets took a tumble on Monday.

Stock market sinks more than 1,100 points on Monday
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back more than 1,100 points and the Nasdaq composite slid 5.7%. That followed a 12.4% plunge in Japan's Nikkei 225, for its worst day since 1987.

Stocks tumble as Dow, S&P 500 close out worst day since 2022

The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 1,033.99 points, or 2.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell 3.43% and 3%, respectively. The Dow and S&P 500 closed out their worst day since September 2022.

Economist urges Fed to meet 'now' to cut rates as stocks tumble: It's a 'frightening time'

Economist Stephen Moore urged the Federal Reserve to address falling commodity prices and shift from inflation concerns to deflation, while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a potential rate cut if inflation cools, amidst a market meltdown driven by recession fears.

Dow drops 1K points, Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987

Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.

Here's where you can get the most (and least) apartment space for $1,500 a month

Wichita, Kansas offers 1,359 square feet of living space on average for a monthly rent of $1,500, while Manhattan offers a mere 228 square feet for the same price, according to a new report.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq have worst session since 2022

U.S. stocks registered the worst session since 2022 after a string of weak economic reports jolted investor fears that a recession may be brewing. 

Study ranks US states with most financially-distressed residents

WalletHub's recent study reveals the U.S. states with the most financially-distressed residents, highlighting surprising trends and economic struggles. Michigan tops the list, followed closely by Texas and Nevada.

New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall

Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.

Fed Chair Powell keeps interest rates steady
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William Luther with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the latest on federal interest rates remaining steady.

Federal Reserve sees progress with inflation, hinting that a rate cut is near

The Federal Reserve said progress was made to lower inflation, suggesting that the central bank is moving closer to cutting its key interest rate for the first time in four years.