Gas prices stay low at the start of the new year: AAA
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
New challenge 'No Spend January' helps you save money
Looking to save money in the new year? There's a new challenge called "No Spend January."
Flood insurance rates skyrocket for Florida homeowners
While home and car insurance bills surge in Florida, the federal government is driving up the cost of flood insurance, which consumer advocates warn could force people to drop the coverage, which is required by most mortgage companies.
Car insurance rate hikes straining budgets for Florida families already facing home insurance crisis
Florida’s insurance crisis is now burning families on both ends. As home insurance rates continue to soar, car insurance rates are also shooting up.
Mortgage rates dip below 7 percent as the housing outlook brightens for 2024: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending Dec. 14, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Americans need extra $11K to afford same standard of living in 2021, Republican analysis finds
A new analysis has revealed how much more money Americans need now to meet the cost of living standards seen in 2021– prior to a rise in inflation.
Study: Long-term care costs the most in these US states
The study found that nursing home care costs an average of $108,405 annually.
Report: You would need to earn six figures to afford a median-priced home in the US
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Extreme weather impacting how buyers shop for homes: Zillow
Most shoppers consider at least one climate risk in the homebuying process, a recent Zillow survey said.
Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey
Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.
Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in your state
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Fidelity reveals how much money you need to retire for the lifestyle 'you're hoping for'
Fidelity gives guidance to 'encourage people to save for retirement.'
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.
Caution: boomerang kids could be bad for parents' financial health, survey says
Forty-one percent of parents said they have a so-called boomerang child currently living at home with them, according to a recent survey by asset manager Thrivent.
Auto insurers plan further rate increases this year – Here's how you can get costs under control
Progressive and Allstate have already signaled that they plan to keep increasing their auto insurance rates this year.
These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.