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  • How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

    How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

    Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
    The New York Times - 20h

  • Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more

    The Fed is staying on the sidelines, for now, but some consumer loan rates are changing.
    CNBC - 18h

  • Who qualifies for credit card debt forgiveness?

    Are you looking for a fast way out of credit card debt? Credit card debt forgiveness might help. Here's how.
    CBS News - 22h

  • How to qualify for a credit card hardship program this spring

    If you need extra help with your credit card debt, there are a few ways to qualify for a hardship program now.
    CBS News - Mar. 12

  • What are today's savings interest rates?

    You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.
    CBS News - 1d

  • What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?

    Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.
    CBS News - 23h

  • More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds

    Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.
    CBS News - 2d

  • Why HELOC borrowers shouldn't wait for more Fed rate cuts to borrow their home equity

    If you're a homeowner considering borrowing with a HELOC, waiting for Fed rate cuts may not make sense. Here's why.
    CBS News - 1d

  • How to earn 3% or more on your checking and savings accounts now

    Today's high-rate environment is tough for borrowers, but it can pay off for savers who make a few smart moves.
    CBS News - 5d

  • Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?

    Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.
    CBS News - Mar. 12

  • Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeks

    Mortgage rates fell for the first time in nine weeks, causing a pullback in mortgage demand, especially refinancing.
    CNBC - 1d
  • Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'

    Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'

    Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.
    BBC News - Mar. 10

  • Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in 5 months, luring home buyers back into the housing market

    Mortgage applications rose 11.2% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
    MarketWatch - Mar. 12

  • The Fed’s interest-rate pause has a silver lining for worried Americans — if they make this move

    Consumers are increasingly concerned about their jobs and their access to credit as recession fears loom.
    MarketWatch - 16h

  • Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

    Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.
    CNBC - Mar. 12

  • Haven't paid your credit card debt? Here are the legal consequences to know.

    Not paying your credit card debt can have serious repercussions, but does that include legal ramifications?
    CBS News - Mar. 10

  • 3 signs your credit card debt is overwhelming you, according to experts

    Borrowers should recognize these early warning signs to address credit card debt before it becomes unmanageable.
    CBS News - Mar. 11

  • When bankruptcy will (and won't) clear your credit card debt

    Bankruptcy can wipe the slate clean of your existing credit card debt, but it won't do that in every case.
    CBS News - Mar. 11

  • 3 ways seniors can have their credit card debt forgiven this March

    With the rising cost of living, managing credit card debt can be tough, especially for retirees on fixed incomes.
    CBS News - 2d

  • 4 times credit card debt management is worth it (and 4 times it's not)

    Credit card debt management isn't a magic solution, but it can be a powerful debt relief tool for the right person.
    CBS News - 1d
  • Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

    Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

    Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.
    NBC News - Mar. 12
  • Watch live: Powell speaks as Fed expected to keep interest rates steady

    Watch live: Powell speaks as Fed expected to keep interest rates steady

    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the Fed's latest decision on interest rates. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady amid ...
    The Hill - 20h
  • 5 ways seniors can tackle credit card debt

    5 ways seniors can tackle credit card debt

    A new AARP survey suggests nearly half (47%) of adults 50 and older who carry credit card debt use their cards to pay for necessities like health care, car payments and housing.
    NBC News - 5d

  • How good is your 401(k)? New features may help workers save more and spend better.

    AI, annuity options, stickier enrollment and more comprehensive advice are setting the new standards for workplace retirement savings plans
    MarketWatch - 1d

  • When do credit card companies sue for non-payment?

    If you skip your credit card payments for long enough, you could end up being sued. Here's when it could happen.
    CBS News - 6d

  • How a reverse mortgage affects generational wealth

    When used strategically, a reverse mortgage can support generational wealth while allowing you to age in place.
    CBS News - Mar. 13

  • How to get equity out of your home without refinancing this spring

    Want to borrow home equity without having to give up your low mortgage rate? Here's how to do so this spring.
    CBS News - Mar. 12
  • Will Trump's tariffs threaten the Fed's soft landing? Experts weigh in.

    Will Trump's tariffs threaten the Fed's soft landing? Experts weigh in.

    The Fed is set to announce a its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday.
    ABC News - 1d

  • UK cracks down on civil service credit cards after spending quadruples

    Officials will have to reapply for procurement cards as part of war on waste in Whitehall
    Financial Times - 2d
  • Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

    Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

    Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.
    The New York Times - Mar. 7

  • How long does debt relief stay on your credit report?

    Most types of debt relief have an impact on your credit report, and it's important to know how long that lasts.
    CBS News - 1d

  • The US economic trump card

    There is huge scope for householders to tap home equity lines of credit
    Financial Times - Mar. 10
  • Russia and Ukraine trade strikes and Fed unlikely to change interest rate: Morning Rundown

    Russia and Ukraine trade strikes and Fed unlikely to change interest rate: Morning Rundown

    Russia and Ukraine trade strikes. Fed's anticipated interest rate decision amid market turmoil. Do judges have too much power? SEC dominates March Madness.
    NBC News - 1d

  • Consumer credit rose to $5 trillion in January — 'small cracks are starting to emerge,' analyst says

    Revolving debt, which mostly includes credit card balances, jumped 8.2% in January, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit report.
    CNBC - Mar. 10

  • Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?

    With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.
    CBS News - Mar. 10
  • Crackdown on government credit cards to cut 'wasteful' spending

    Crackdown on government credit cards to cut 'wasteful' spending

    Purchases include £2,500 spent at a women's shoe shop in Barbados and £1,200 on luxury coffee pods.
    BBC News - 2d

  • 2-year Treasury leads yields lower as Fed sticks with 2025-27 rate-cut forecast

    U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year yield down by the most in more than a week, after Federal Reserve officials stuck with their expectations for ...
    MarketWatch - 17h
  • Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom

    Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom

    The Federal Reserve held interbank lending rates steady on Wednesday at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent despite some signs that the economy may be heading for a slowdown. The decision to keep rates ...
    The Hill - 19h

  • Trump calls for Fed to cut rates as economic effects of tariffs start to kick in

    Hours after the Federal Reserve maintained its guidance for two interest-rate cuts later this year, President Donald Trump weighed in Wednesday night, calling for rate cuts to accompany his new ...
    MarketWatch - 9h
  • Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, but Trump’s Tariffs Could Slow Inflation Progress

    Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, but Trump’s Tariffs Could Slow Inflation Progress

    Tariffs took center stage during the news conference with Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, on Wednesday.
    The New York Times - 15h
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