Today's best mortgage rates? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent remain lowest | July 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Princess Diana's iconic sheep sweater up for auction
The playfully patterned wool jumper featuring a single black sheep amid a pattern of white ones headlines Sotheby’s online Fashion Icons sale in September.
Retirement account balances rise despite economic turmoil: Fidelity
401(k), IRA and 403(b) plan balances increased for the second straight quarter in Q1 2023, Fidelity Investments reported.
Powerball prize grows to $900 million
There was no big winner in Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
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.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $640 million, seventh highest in game’s history
There was no big winner in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing.
Tax hike could be on the way to pay for new Fulton County Jail
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has signaled it may raise property taxes to help pay for the construction of a new jail, by advertising a limit to how much they may be able to raise taxes this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia government pocketing another $5B budget surplus
Georgia's budget surplus leaves lawmakers and Gov. Brian Kemp with more than $10 billion to spend, invest, or give back to taxpayers.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
The high cost for fraud and fees for the 'unbanked'
According to the FDIC, around 6 million Americans are “unbanked." The risks involved with this financial state can be more costly and unsafe.
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.
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.