Finance tips for grads: how to build and maintain good credit

Building and maintaining strong credit is crucial to good financial health, but that may be uncharted territory for recent graduates.

Credit tips for new college grads
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Dan Roccato, Finance Professor at the University of San Diego joined FOX6 WakeUp with some finance tips for grads to help build a strong credit score.

71 percent of Americans waiting on interest rate cuts before hunting for homes: survey

Sixty-seven percent of Americans still dream of owning a home, but 71% said they are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before entering the market, according to a recent BMO Financial survey.

Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness

The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.

The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024

Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.

Tips for grads to find a job, get their foot in the door

Dan Roccato, finance professor at the University of San Diego, joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips to help grads get their foot in the door.

Job search tips for college grads
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Dan Roccato, finance professor at the University of San Diego, joined FOX6 WakeUp with some tips to help recent grads find a job.

Q1 GDP revised down on lackluster consumer spending

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.

Home prices not budging, hit new high in March: Case-Shiller

Home prices are now 6.5% above their level this time last year, reaching their ninth all-time high within the past year, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.

Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns

Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.