Mortgage rates dip on positive inflation data: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.35% for the week ending May 11, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Gas prices decrease amid market uncertainty: AAA
Average gas prices dipped to $3.53 per gallon for the week ending May 11, 2023, AAA reported. The low cost of oil has kept gas prices on the decline despite a rise in gas demand, AAA said.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms at lowest rate since last week | May 12, 2023
Check out mortgage rates for May 12, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Inflation ticks up again in April, puts interest rate hikes back on the table
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 4.9% year-over-year in April, a slowdown from the 5% increase in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Today's mortgage rates fall, keeping 15-year terms as the day's lowest | May 11, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 11, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms maintain highest savings | May 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 10, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Auto insurers plan further rate increases this year – Here's how you can get costs under control
Progressive and Allstate have already signaled that they plan to keep increasing their auto insurance rates this year.
IRS offers face-to-face help in Atlanta this weekend, no appointment needed
The IRS says for just this one day, taxpayers can head to their Atlanta office for face-to-face assistance. No appointment necessary!
Norfolk Southern to pay homeowners near Ohio train derailment
The company set up a fund for residents impacted by the derailment to cover the cost of any decline in their home values.
Cost-of-living concerns leading 40% of Gen Z to work multiple jobs: survey
The number of people working multiple full-time jobs hit an all-time high in August 2022.
Georgia taxes fall in April, but budget picture still bright
Georgia remains on track for another budget surplus, even after the state’s tax revenues fell in April.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms are still below 6 percent | May 9, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 9, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Inflation and interest rate hikes are negatively impacting Americans' financial well-being: survey
Inflation and interest rate hikes have negatively impacted Americans' financial well-being and many have made no progress in saving for retirement or building emergency funds, according to a survey by Morning Consult. Here’s what you need to know.
Gas prices drop amid recession fears, pre-summer lull: AAA
Gas prices decreased last week, but rising interest rates have raised concerns of a recession, according to AAA.
Today's mortgage rates inch up, but 10- and 15-year terms stay below 6 percent | May 8, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 8, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
What is ‘cash stuffing’ and how does it work?
Here's what you need to know about the trendy "cash stuffing" trend.
5K boxes of food given to those in need in DeKalb County
Members of the faith community in DeKalb County have begun early preparations for Mother's Day celebrations this year by distributing more than 5,000 boxes of food yesterday at multiple churches across the county.
Number of new American business applications hits an all-time high
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, the highest of any year on record.
TurboTax customers to receive checks in $141 million settlement
The company was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were tricked into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns — despite being eligible for free tax services.
Spring homebuyers to continue facing inventory woes
New home listings dropped 21.3% year over year nationwide.