How to navigate financial conversations with your partner as newlyweds
FOX Business’ Lauren Simonetti takes to the streets of New York City to talk about the recent Bankrate report that found that 40% of Americans who are married or living with a partner have committed “financial infidelity.” We asked people for their opinions on the survey. Once the blissful moments of the wedding and honeymoon […]
Americans weigh in on whether a comfortable retirement is possible in today’s economy
A Northwestern Mutual study reports that it costs $1.46 million to retire gracefully, and FOX Business’ Ashley Webster talks to Diner in The Villages, Florida about retirement. As experts warn of a looming crisis, Americans weigh in on whether a comfortable retirement is out of reach. Florida residents gathered Friday at the Flying Biscuit Cafe […]
Gas prices creep up amid rising oil prices due to mounting tensions between Russia and Ukraine
Last week, gas prices rose by just 3 cents. (iStock) According to , the average gas price across the country rose just 3 cents last week and now stands at $3.56 per gallon. AAA Weekly Report. Spring is here and the demand for gas is increasing. Demand rose from 8.72 million barrels per day to […]
Dave Ramsey calls out ‘whiners on TikTok’ after pushing back on his financial advice
Dave Ramsey, founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, shares how Americans can financially prepare for retirement on “The Bottom Line.” Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey on Wednesday fired back at Millennial and Gen Z “TikTok whiners” who called his financial advice “bullshit.” “Some of them are [younger generations] That’s the worst. they are really bad. […]
Mortgage rates hover near 7% with no sign of budging: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates are languishing at nearly 7% due to delays in the Federal Reserve’s rate cut plan. (iStock) Mortgage rates have remained in the 6.8% range this week, according to Freddie Mac, and are likely to remain in that range despite improving inflation indicators. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for the […]
This week’s personal loan rates edge up for 3-year loans, fall for 5-year loans
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Republican states file suit to stop Biden’s SAVE student loan repayment plan
Student loan relief is once again at a standstill as Republican-led states seek to end income-driven repayment plans. (iStock) The political tug of war over student loan forgiveness enters a new chapter as 11 states are led by Republicans filed a lawsuit We called on President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Education to […]
Five money moves to make this spring
In a wide-ranging interview on “Kabuto: Coast to Coast,” Corcoran Group founder and “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran discusses real estate market trends and challenges. Most of us are familiar with the concept of “spring cleaning” when it comes to our homes, but the spring season is also an ideal time to make important decisions […]
Spring homebuying season brings slightly more optimism as listings continue to rise
The home purchase sentiment index rose 2.1% in February. (iStock) The spring buying season is heating up as more homes hit the market and homebuyers are eager to make purchases now that the winter frosts have subsided. fannie mae’s Home purchase sentiment indexThe index showing home sales rose 2.1 points in February. This is the […]
Social Security Administration announces new measures to deal with overpayments
The Social Security Administration limits clawbacks to 10% of your benefit check instead of 100%. (iStock) The Social Security Administration (SSA) is limiting the cancellation of benefit overpayments to 10% of benefit checks instead of 100%, following criticism for strict repayment plans that have left some beneficiaries in poverty. Social Security Secretary Martin O’Malley stated […]