Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed
During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.
Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report
Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.
Self-directed retirement plan balances increased in Q4: report
Self-directed retirement plan balances as well as balances for 401(k)s, 403(b)s and individual retirement accounts (IRA)s increased at the end of 2022, despite year-over-year losses.
Student loan refinance interest rates fall for 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Recovery from deadly Mississippi tornado tough for low-income residents
Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and the majority-Black Delta where the massive tornado struck has long been one of the poorest parts of the state.
Gas prices hold steady despite market turmoil: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas held steady at $3.46, even as oil prices plunged to levels not seen since August 2021, AAA said.
This week's private student loan interest rates soar for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Good News: Student loan refinance interest rates edge down for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Gas prices increase, but the tide may change: AAA
Gas prices increased for the week ending March 9, 2023. But global oil costs, low demand and other factors may lead to a drop in gas prices.
Half of Americans say they're financially worse than last year: survey
Half of Americans say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, according to a new poll. Here’s how to manage your budget in any economy.
Do you suffer from ‘bankxiety,’ ‘scamxiety’ or other modern anxieties plaguing Americans?
A recent poll found that millions of Americans suffer from modern anxieties.
Americans feeling most pessimistic about financial future since 2010, survey shows
Just 31% of Americans expect their personal financial situation to improve over the next year.
The Fed is expected to raise its interest rate hikes this year
The Fed is expected to increase its interest rate hikes after recently slowing down the pace. Fed Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate panel that the central bank may keep raising rates in light of stubborn inflation and a growing economy. Here’s how to deal with high-interest debt under any economic condition.
How to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt
If you’re carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt, learn about these potential solutions.
Student loan refinance interest rates edge up for both 5- and 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Still time to save: This week's 3-year fixed personal loan interest rates continue trending down
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans don't know when Tax Day is, survey finds
The recent survey also found the biggest tax procrastinators by U.S. state. Here’s which western state claimed the top spot.
Americans with poor longevity literacy at greater risk of outliving retirement savings: Survey
Sixty-three percent of American adults are working with inaccurate longevity measures when they plan for retirement, according to the most recent TIAA Institute-Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) Personal Finance Index survey.
Good news: Personal loan interest rates fall for 3-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.