From mortgages to auto loans, experts weigh in on when — or if — to refinance as interest rates fall
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a half point. That may open up some refinancing opportunities for borrowers,
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Personal debt
How to position yourself to benefit from the Fed’s first rate cut in years, according to financial experts
Many types of consumer loans and savings products will be impacted once the Fed starts lowering interest rates. Here's how
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This 85-year-old mom co-signed her daughter’s student loan years ago. Now she fears the lender may take her house
Many people who borrow private student loans are required to get a co-signer, a requirement that can spread the pain
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The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 for 15 years. How the election may change that
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has fueled new questions as to whether it's time to raise the federal minimum wage.
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So much for ‘underconsumptioncore,’ back-to-school shopping is in full swing — and with it, ‘backtoschoolhauls’
TikTok’s latest tagline comes surprisingly swiftly on the heels of a movement meant to resist overconsumption. Source link
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The death of the personal check: As retailers move toward ‘check zero,’ here’s what that means for you
Post-pandemic, Americans have embraced contactless and digital payment methods, while writing checks has steadily declined nearly into oblivion. Source link
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Nearly half of Gen Zers get help from the bank of mom and dad, report finds
Today, 46% of Gen Zers rely on financial assistance from their family to get by, according to a new report
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‘Make or break week’: Stifel sees 40% chance of President Biden dropping out of the race
Brian Gardner, Stifel's chief Washington policy strategist, said it a "make or break week" for President Joe Biden's campaign. Source
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How couples answer one question shows whether they communicate well about money, Cornell research finds
When it comes to financial issues, it helps for couples to talk it out. But new research from Cornell University
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