These are the most affordable states to buy a home

These are the most affordable states to buy a home

A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.

A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.

Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey

Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey

Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.

Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.

Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.

Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.

GDP growth for Q2 dips on second estimate

GDP growth for Q2 dips on second estimate

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.

Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey

Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey

Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.

Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.

These states will get a bigger slice of Biden's $39 billion student loan forgiveness pie

These states will get a bigger slice of Biden's $39 billion student loan forgiveness pie

Borrowers in states with the highest borrowing rates are set to get the biggest share of Biden's student loan forgiveness under the new income-driven repayment plans.

Borrowers in states with the highest borrowing rates are set to get the biggest share of Biden's student loan forgiveness under the new income-driven repayment plans.

Gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend: AAA

Gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend: AAA

The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.

The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.

Home price growth reaches highest level since last year: Redfin

Home price growth reaches highest level since last year: Redfin

Home prices increased 2.6% from last year, Redfin reported. And a lack of housing inventory could be placing barriers to homeownership and driving up prices. Still, the Fed's doubts over a possible recession may fuel a housing rebound.

Home prices increased 2.6% from last year, Redfin reported. And a lack of housing inventory could be placing barriers to homeownership and driving up prices. Still, the Fed's doubts over a possible recession may fuel a housing rebound.

Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey

Credit card users with the highest balances live in these states: survey

Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.

Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.

Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?

Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?

After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.

After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.

Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says

Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says

The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.

The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.

Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.