This week’s personal loan rates lower for 3- and rise for 5-year loans
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New car purchases are on the rise, but there are insurance implications
New cars are becoming more popular, but they often cost more to insure. (iStock) New car sales are on the rise, with total sales reaching 1,396,700 units in December 2023. According to a report from J.D. Power. Sales increased by 13.2% compared to December 2022, proving the popularity of new cars among drivers. New car […]
Your significant other expects you to spend over $100 on Valentine’s Day
Many consumers plan to use their credit cards on Valentine's Day. (iStock) Under the economic strain of inflation and high prices, Americans are struggling to make ends meet on their Valentine's Day budget, even as they feel pressure to spend more this year, according to a recent survey. Overall, Americans in relationships expect their partners […]
January is an ideal time to review your insurance policies
California homeowners lament rising insurance premiums. Insurance premiums are on the rise for many Americans, who are already battling higher premiums. due to inflation. According to a recent survey by Trusted Choice, which represents members of America's independent insurance agents and brokers, about 70% of people are actively reviewing their insurance policies to save money. […]
Gas prices climb higher as arctic winter weather impacts production: AAA
With the colder weather this week, your pump bill may have gone up. (iStock) Gas prices rose slightly this week as arctic winter weather affected gas production across the country, according to AAA. AAA said the national average cost of a gallon of gasoline rose 2 cents from last week to $3.09, reflecting a slowdown […]
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level since last spring: Freddie Mac
Interest rates on 30-year mortgages have fallen to 6.6%, according to Freddie Mac. (iStock) Mortgage rates continued their downward trend this week, dropping to levels not seen since last spring, according to Freddie Mac. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.6% for the week ending Jan. 18, according to Freddie Mac's […]
Auto insurance premiums rise as car thefts and false insurance claims increase
Theft, false insurance claims, and inflation all lead to higher auto insurance premiums. Auto insurance premiums continue to rise and the increase in auto theft is not helping matters.of National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) report The number of thefts in 2023 increased by 2% compared to the first half of 2022. More than 1 million […]
Biden just shortened the timeline to student loan forgiveness for these borrowers
Due to recently announced changes, you may already be eligible for student loan forgiveness. (iStock) president joe biden announced last week He said he would shorten the deadline to provide forgiveness to some student loan borrowers enrolled in the Savings for a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. Starting next month, borrowers who initially borrowed less than […]
This week’s personal loan rates lower for 3- and rise for 5-year loans
Here at Credible Operations, Inc. (NMLS No. 1681276) (hereafter referred to as “Credible”), our goal is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. We promote the products of financial institutions we work with in exchange for our services, but all opinions are our own. Weekly updates on the latest […]
Private student loan interest rates trend downward for 10-year loans
Here at Credible Operations, Inc. (NMLS No. 1681276) (hereafter referred to as “Credible”), our goal is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. We promote the products of financial institutions we work with in exchange for our services, but all opinions are our own. The latest private student loan […]