October, 2025
Insurance executives take home big bucks, stiff policyholders: CFA
Mortgage rates dipped slightly again this week
ACA Marketplace health insurance premiums could rise 26% in 2026
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to lowest point since 2022
What’s the real cost of showing up to work?
ACSI report reveals the best and worst mortgage lenders for customer satisfaction
Gas prices inched up this week due to a Midwest refinery fire
Americans losing grip on debt as delinquencies surge and borrowing costs bite
Here's how a U.S.-China trade deal could help consumers
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% in September
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate continues to fall
NBA player and coach detained in FBI sports gambling probe
Single-family rent growth hits 15-Year low
Why your health insurance premiums keep rising
Gold prices suffer their biggest decline since 2013
Some cities will still pay you to move there
Austin is now the strongest buyer’s market in the nation
Trump administration agrees to reinstate student loan forgiveness
California shuts down 'health sharing plan' in $34 million settlement
IRS announces 2026 tax brackets
Is it too risky to buy gold at these record highs?
The hidden cost of being a sports fan
Mortgage rates fell again this week
15 best remote jobs for stay-at-home moms in 2025
Amazon plans 250,000 U.S. holiday hires — here’s what applicants should know
Holiday spending may increase over last year, but not by much
Delayed CPI report adds to delay of Social Security COLA announcement
Essentials take a bigger bite of consumer spending, survey finds
Consumer sentiment stays stable in October, despite economic turbulence
How to stretch your budget after a layoff
The country’s not in a recession, but your state could be
Mortgage rates reversed course this week, giving buyers a break
U.S. sees a steady climb in foreclosure activity
Coffee prices perk up as cereal cools
Gold prices are at a record high: Now what?
Consumers are facing ‘sticker shock’ at the beef counter
Gold prices poised to hit $4,000 an ounce this week
Mortgage rates edge higher for a second straight week
Goldman Sachs study finds more Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck
Title lock system foils reverse mortgage scam against elderly homeowner
National Flood Insurance Program lapses, stalling home sales
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since April
August, 2025
Study finds real estate agents steer buyers away from low-commission homes
Are you going into credit card debt with back-to-school shopping?
Mortgage rates continued to tick lower this week
Here are the 10 states where ‘stagflation’ is the biggest threat
If homeowners' insurance is expensive, where you live may be a reason
More prime borrowers are falling behind on paying their bills
Consumer confidence dips slightly in August
How is homeowners insurance impacted by natural disasters?
Worried about inflation? These tips may help you stay ahead
Volvo launches insurance agency in U.S.
Homebuyers canceled contracts at a record pace in July
School supplies, lunches cost a little less in 2025
Sales of existing homes jumped in July
Home values are falling in half of the top 50 metros, report finds
Top 10 best jobs for older people in 2025
Consumer sentiment dips for the first time since April
The hidden cost of today’s housing market
More than half of credit card users are carrying balances
How much are your monthly bills compared to the rest of the U.S.?
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since October
Wall Street eyes the Fed as PPI and jobless data emerge
Tariffs show up in July’s Producer Price Index
Zelle sued by New York over rampant fraud, $1 billion in losses
Rents went down in July for the 24th straight month
These new SUVs and trucks may be the cheapest to insure in 2025
Report: Low credit scores can double home insurance costs, outweighing disaster risk
Home prices continued to rise during the second quarter of 2025
Inflation remained stable in July, thanks to lower gas prices
New York indicts two under the state's new deed theft law; how to protect your home
Teen drivers, dorm parking and insurance: What to know before the fall semester
Mortgage rates continued to fall this week
Lead-generation firms fined $145 million for deceiving health insurance customers
Reaction is muted as Trump's tariffs take effect
Congress bans sale of mortgage 'trigger leads' in landmark privacy bill
Grocery prices registered a significant rise from June to July
Consumer debt hit a record high in the second quarter
Reversing course, CFPB says it will issue revised open banking rule
More consumers are using BNPL to buy groceries, survey finds
Push Notifications, High Stakes: Report slams sports betting ad tactics
Home prices fell in 14 of the most expensive housing markets in July
February, 2025
Only 3% of U.S. homes had government flood insurance in 2024, report says
First it was eggs, now it's beef prices that are surging
Mortgage rates move lower for another week
Pending home sales hit a record low in January
These are the best ZIP codes for renting affordable, upscale apartments, report says
Consumer watchdog CFPB dismisses $2 billion case against Capital One
Housing affordability crisis is getting worse, homebuilders warn
Here are 15 high-paying, low-stress remote jobs for 2025
Consumer confidence tanked in February as recession worries rose
Consumers' inflation fears soar to 30-year high
Feds probing UnitedHealth Group's Medicare billing practices, reports say
Typical apartment rent costs 106 hours a week of minimum wages in 2025, report says
Buyers were largely absent from the housing market in January
Inland Florida condo prices rise after buyers flee high costs on the coast, report says
Sorry, homebuyers aren’t that interested in your fixer-upper
Housing shifts to buyer's market first time in six years, Redfin says
Need help filing a tax return? Here are some IRS resources
Cost of living prompting many baby boomers to rethink retirement
Grocery price tracker shows prices of many items are falling
Six tips to make tax-filing season easier
Affordable housing is a much bigger challenge for singles
Blue Cross Blue Shield sending $2.67 billion to subscribers
Rising chocolate prices could make Valentine’s Day celebrations more expensive
The economy added 143,000 jobs last month, slightly fewer than expected
Buying a home is cheaper than renting in these U.S. counties in 2025, research says
Mortgage rates pulled back this week
Are you suffering from Virtual Meeting Fatigue?
IRS offers advice for a fraud-free tax season
Two polar opposite senators back bill to cap credit card interest rates
State Farm General seeks 22% hike in California homeowner policy rates
Home listings increased in January, giving buyers more choices
How will the new U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China affect consumers?
October, 2024
Rising mortgage rates pick up speed
Florida, Tennessee taking a close look at insurance claim denials
The housing market gained momentum in September
Consumer confidence surged in October
If you think it’s getting harder to find a job, you’re right
Private equity firms driving up rent around the country, Senators charge
Gen Z is the most rent-burdened generation
Climate risks making it hard to buy or sell a home in California
Mortgage rates went up again this week
People can switch banks easier under new government rule
Problem gambling grows along with revenue, a Massachusetts study finds
Contractors building fewer single-family homes and more townhouses
Here's why mortgage rates are going up
Earned Wage Advance is "a loan shark in your pocket," critics charge
Rent is rising in the Midwest but falling in the South
Mortgage rates increased again this week
These mortgage lenders got good reviews in 2024
September’s housing trends may hold good news for buyers
Life insurance too complicated, survey finds
Over 80% of job recruiters admit to posting 'ghost' jobs, study finds
Nearly every homeowner will help pay the price of hurricanes Helene and Milton
Gasoline prices keep falling in 2024. Here's why
Student loan borrowers got tricked by Ejudicate. Now it's banned from arbitration
Mortgage rates jump because of bond market weakness
Inflation picked up a bit in September, led by higher food and shelter costs
Banks and social media: Not a good mix, regulators warn
Lawmakers target food companies they accuse of shrinkflation
Inflation is still present at the grocery store, though some prices are falling
Supply chain experts expect ports to return to normal soon
Required minimum distributions from retirement accounts may rise in 2025
With falling mortgage rates, real estate listings are increasing
Strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports suspended
Rent increases are forcing people to move in these cities and states in 2024
In a sudden shift, the economy added 254,000 jobs in September
20,000 plus Bank of America customers surprised with 'zero balance' notice
Mortgage rates ticked up this week
The East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike may cost the economy $540 million a day
September, 2024
Consumers should prepare for shortages and higher prices, experts say
Renters paid 15% or less of their income in these cities and states
Postal Service seeks five stamp price increases in next two years
Insurance industry uses kickbacks to boost sales, Senate report finds
Mortgage rates fell again this week
Surviving spouses, debt burdens, and nasty debt collectors
Most renters are paying more than they can afford in these cities and states
As rates fall, mortgage applications are surging
Will lower mortgage rates keep home prices high?
U.S. Justice Department sues Visa, says it has monopolized debit card networks
Suddenly, consumers aren’t nearly as confident as they were
Concern grows about a potential East Coast and Gulf Coast dock workers' strike
Mortgage rates appear ready to slip below 6%
Renting? You might be able to buy a home in 22 of the top 50 housing markets.
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time in four years
Banks charging overdraft fees without permission, feds find
More Americans say they plan to rent their homes indefinitely
Fake credit card sued for gounging families with hundreds of dollars of fees
How this week’s Fed meeting might help auto loan borrowers
A dock workers strike would devastate the US economy, experts say
Some health insurance customers clicking on social media ads instantly regret it
TD Bank to pay customers $7.76 million for wrecking their credit reports
Mortgage rates are the lowest since February 2023
US bans Navient from servicing government student loans
Consumer prices rose slightly in August as inflation continues to cool
Household income finally outpaced inflation in 2023
The cost of a typical shopping cart of groceries jumped last month
Progressive not writing new homeowners policies in Texas
A potential dock workers' strike could be a big headache for consumers
Jobs were harder to find in August
FTC questions income claims made by multi-level marketers
Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’
Over 80% of workers are considering delaying retirement due to finances, study finds
Debt collectors hounding consumers for medical & rental debts they don't owe
How has the legalization of sports betting affected consumers' finances?
Mortgage rates remain steady as buyer conditions improve
Elon Musk has free investment advice for you? It's a scam
These five foods are still driving grocery inflation