No relief for seniors as big drop forecasted for Social Security COLA
Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.
Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.
Nearly 40% of Americans say they are behind on monthly bills: survey
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
Chase customers sue bank over 'predatory' fees on bounced checks
The customers say the fees are “junk fees” and the actions by the bank are “predatory.”
The customers say the fees are “junk fees” and the actions by the bank are “predatory.”
1 in 5 homeowners thinking of selling in the near future: Zillow
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Student loan borrowers facing financial hardship may qualify for Biden’s new round of debt relief
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
Women in brewing: Milwaukee event hopes to change perceptions
At Third Space Brewing in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley, women in the beer industry came together to network and change industry perceptions.
At Third Space Brewing in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley, women in the beer industry came together to network and change industry perceptions.
Poll: Most Americans feel they overpay on their taxes
A majority of U.S. taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return.
A majority of U.S. taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return.
Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
Nike cutting 1,600 jobs to cut costs
Nike is laying off 2% of its corporate workforce as it contends with weaker consumer spending.
Nike is laying off 2% of its corporate workforce as it contends with weaker consumer spending.
Milwaukee Blackout Vendor Market
Shop local at the Blackout Vendor Market at Milwaukee's Sherman Phoenix.
Shop local at the Blackout Vendor Market at Milwaukee's Sherman Phoenix.
Mortgage interest rates jumped up this week, along with prices: Freddie Mac
Mortgage interest rates for 30-year mortgages rose to 6.77% this week, up from 6.64% last week.
Mortgage interest rates for 30-year mortgages rose to 6.77% this week, up from 6.64% last week.
Gas prices jolted up by 12 cents as Indiana oil refinery remains closed: AAA
A shutdown oil refinery has led to a large increase in gas prices across the country.
A shutdown oil refinery has led to a large increase in gas prices across the country.
US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
Target launches dealworthy low-cost brand: Prices start at under $1
Target's new dealworthy low-cost brand will include everyday items like power cords, undergarments, socks, laundry detergent, dish soap and more.
Target's new dealworthy low-cost brand will include everyday items like power cords, undergarments, socks, laundry detergent, dish soap and more.
More student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, as U.S. colleges commit to cost transparency
Over 360 colleges have committed to being more transparent about their costs, while the U.S. Department of Education offers more loan forgiveness.
Over 360 colleges have committed to being more transparent about their costs, while the U.S. Department of Education offers more loan forgiveness.
Homebuyers feel good about where mortgage rates are headed: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae survey said that homebuyers feel better about mortgage rates but still don't think now is a good time to buy a home.
Fannie Mae survey said that homebuyers feel better about mortgage rates but still don't think now is a good time to buy a home.
Inflation rises higher than expected, further obscuring the timeline on the Fed's interest rate cuts
Inflation slowed from December to January, but remained above the sub-3% growth economists had expected, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Inflation slowed from December to January, but remained above the sub-3% growth economists had expected, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Nearly 89 percent of U.S. homeowners with mortgages have interest rate below 6 percent: Redfin
Over 88% of home loan borrowers have mortgage rates below 6% or 5%, leaving current rates still on the high end.
Over 88% of home loan borrowers have mortgage rates below 6% or 5%, leaving current rates still on the high end.
Consumers bought more secondhand items in 2023, but major purchases are back for 2024
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
Millennials are desperate to buy a home, most willing to pay a mortgage rate above 7 percent: survey
Affordability challenges aside, 78% of millennial respondents in a recent Real Estate Witch survey still believe in the dream of homeownership.
Affordability challenges aside, 78% of millennial respondents in a recent Real Estate Witch survey still believe in the dream of homeownership.