Today's 30-year mortgage rates nosedive to lowest level in 16 days | Dec. 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 2, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
Black Friday shopping declines as Cyber Monday expected to be top spending holiday of 2021
This holiday shopping season, consumers are ditching short-term Black Friday deals in favor of a more long-term online shopping strategy, according to a new report.
What is a personal line of credit?
A personal line of credit is a type of revolving credit that can be used to cover expenses like home renovations. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
Capital One becomes first large bank to drop all overdraft fees
Capital One Bank announced that it will eliminate all fees for overdrafts and insufficient funds, becoming the largest bank to do so.
US unemployment claims rise by 28,000, but still low at 222,000
U.S. unemployment claims climbed by 28,000 last week to 222,000, even though the U.S. job market has been rebounding from the coronavirus recession.
Fed prepared to raise interest rates if inflation continues to surge
The Fed could be looking at a rate hike sooner than expected if inflation continues to surge. The latest FOMC meeting minutes indicate that Fed members are discussing the possibility of raising rates.
Holiday shoppers plan to spend nearly $1,000 this year, survey finds: 3 tips to avoid overspending
Consumers plan to spend $998 this holiday shopping season, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Here's how you can overcome higher prices amid shipping delays and labor shortages to take advantage of holiday sales.
Savings window still open: Today's mortgage rates notch second day at money-saving lows | Dec. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 1, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates rest in bargain-low territory for second straight day | Dec. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 1, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Powell says Federal Reserve may accelerate pullback in economic support
Chair Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies to counter higher inflation.
Today's mortgage rates: 20-year rates free fall to lowest level in 7 days | Nov. 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 30, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates plunge to 14-day low | Nov. 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 30, 2021, which are mostly down from yesterday.
Democrats push Biden to cancel student loans after House passes Build Back Better
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.
Expanded child tax credit would permanently reduce child poverty, CBPP finds
Build Back Better would make the Child Tax Credit permanently available to low-income families. But the trillion-dollar spending plan faces hurdles in Congress before it can be signed into law.
Federal Reserve: Omicron variant could make supply chain backlog, inflation worse
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant could slow the economy and hiring.
Biden to discuss plans to alleviate supply chain woes, inflation ahead of holidays
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for millions around the world, forcing people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts.
Strong Cyber Monday sales expected but could fall short of 2020 spending
Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.
Retired housekeeper wins $50K in scratch-off lottery for 3rd time
A 61-year-old Maryland woman has won $50,000 in scratch-off lotteries for the third time since 2018. And the winning tickets all came from the same store.
Today's best mortgage bargain? 10-year mortgage rates dip | Nov. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 29, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Today's 20-, 10-year mortgage refinance rates return to bargain lows | Nov. 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 29, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.