MortgagesHome ownership in retirement may be a bad ideaJuly 24, 202459Age-old wisdom instructs that a home is a good investment for Americans of any age.But what if you are retired...
MoneyHome equity has doubled in 7 years. But the money is “locked in”July 16, 2024138America’s home equity has doubled in seven years.Homes are the nation’s piggy bank. And they are worth a collective $32.8...
MortgagesTips to navigate the tough housing market to get what you wantJuly 5, 2024156Interest rates are high and housing supply is low, making this a tough housing market but one that's not impossible...
EconomyInflation lingers, but will interest rate change?June 12, 2024215If you’re hoping for an interest rate cut from the Fed today, don’t hold your breath.Chances of a rate cut...
FundsWhen will the next fed rate cut be? Look ahead to future FOMC meetingsJune 10, 2024147Virtually no one expects the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates when officials conclude their two-day meeting Wednesday. But economists...
FinanceFederal parent plus loan rate soars for 2024-25. Time to shop around?May 28, 2024159If you’re thinking about taking out a federal parent PLUS loan to help pay for your child’s school in the...
MoneyAnother $7 billion OK’d this monthMay 26, 202476Student loan borrowers should keep eyes on their accounts in the coming months as the Biden administration pushes forward with...
FundsBiden administration gave $16 billion to HBCUs. How has it been spent?May 21, 202451The Biden administration recently announced that it has invested a record $16 billion in historically Black colleges and universities over...
MortgagesRelief from high mortgage rates isn’t coming soon, experts sayMay 7, 202466If you expected lower mortgage rates to make buying a home slightly cheaper this spring, consider your hopes dashed, experts...
MoneyInterest rates stay unchanged; no hint on cutsMay 1, 2024113WASHINGTON--The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady again Wednesday and gave no signal that it plans to lower it anytime...