Where homes are most (and least) affordable 75% of U.S. homes for sale are unaffordable to typical households. Axios · Jan 19
'Something big' just happened in the U.S. housing market, real estate CEO says. And it could mean the difference of being able to buy a home or not “The dreaded mortgage rate ‘lock-in’ effect is fading,” said real estate investor and Reventure CEO Nick Gerli. Fortune · Jan 12
Where to Store Your Cash in 2026 Set yourself up for success with these strategies. Kiplinger · Dec 16, 2025
What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
You're probably $30,000 short of what you need to buy a house—and you're not alone More than 75% of U.S. homes on the market are unaffordable for the typical household, according to a Bankrate analysis. Fortune · Dec 9, 2025
Golden Handcuffs: 54% of Families Won't Sell in 2025 — Likely to Keep You Trapped in Rent A Bankrate survey reveals that 54% of US homeowners won't sell in 2025, worsening the housing shortage and leaving renters locked out of a market they may never be able to afford. International Business Times UK · Dec 5, 2025
IRS Annual Limits 2026: '$24,500 Cap Won't Rescue Middle-Class Savings,' Experts Say The IRS raises 2026 401(k) contribution limits to $24,500, but experts warn this increase won't solve the retirement savings crisis facing middle-income Americans. International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2025
$250 Instant Cash: Why Amazon Is Paying You to Sign Up (For Now) Amazon offers a rare $250 credit card bonus with no spending requirement—2.5 times its usual offer. But the high APR can wipe out the bonus within 11 months. International Business Times UK · Dec 3, 2025
Snowbirds: Avoid These 3 Sneaky Insurance Issues Before snowbirds depart for their winter retreat, they should check their insurance coverage for surprises that might arise, or else be on the hook for repairs. Kiplinger · Nov 27, 2025
Should You Get Your Teens A Debit Card? New Survey Finds Cash Is 'Cringe' And Leads To Frivolous Spending Among Gen Z Parents today are navigating a financial world that looks nothing like the one they grew up with. And for many families, one question keeps coming up: When is the right time to give your teen a debit card? Benzinga · Nov 23, 2025
Want to Change Banks? Try This 'Soft' Strategy The "soft switching" banking trend allows you to explore a new bank account while keeping your primary one. See how it could benefit you. Kiplinger · Nov 20, 2025
No-Penalty CD or High-Yield Savings? What Works Best Now Discover which option can help you reach your savings goals quickly. Kiplinger · Nov 12, 2025
Fed Rate Cut: How Will It Lower Your Credit Card and Mortgage Payments? Jerome Powell's 29 Oct Fed rate cut drops benchmark to 3.75%-4% – explore credit card APR lower, mortgage rates drop, savings yield decline impacts on auto loans, student debt amid inflation International Business Times UK · Oct 30, 2025
What a Federal Reserve rate cut means for your finances The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point for the second time since September The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Kiplinger · Oct 18, 2025 You Retired and Stopped Commuting. How Do You Lower Car Insurance Costs? Retiring usually means cutting out that daily commute which could make you less risky to insure. Does that mean your car insurance costs will drop? Here's what you need to know.
Kiplinger · Oct 16, 2025 Top Places to Park $10K (or More) as Rates Start to Fall With more rate cuts upcoming, here are some smart places to maximize your savings on $10,000.
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Kiplinger · Oct 6, 2025 Savvy Savings Moves to Make Now – Or You Could Lose Thousands Despite a rate cut and inflation, these moves can still help you reach your savings goals quickly.
Kiplinger · Sep 18, 2025 Falling Interest Rates: What They Mean for Homeowners, Savers and Investors As interest rates fall, homeowners may celebrate while savers feel the pinch. Here’s what the change could mean for your money.
Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025 Will The Holidays Be More Expensive This Year? 41% Of Shoppers Think So, Survey Finds The holiday season may still be several months away, but many consumers are already planning and preparing for what is, for many, the most expensive time of the year.
Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025 Fed Rate Cut: What It Means For Your Mortgage, Crypto Investments, Savings Account, Auto Loan And Student Loan The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 2025, which could impact mortgage rates, bond yields, and boost crypto. The move will ripple across consumer finances, affecting mortgages, credit cards, student loans, auto loans, and savings accounts.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 What a possible Fed rate cut would mean for your finances The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months
Kiplinger · Sep 17, 2025 $40,000 CD vs. $40,000 High-Yield Savings Account: 3 Things Savers Should Consider Now If you're looking for a safe place to store $40k, here are two smart solutions to help you reach your goals and outpace inflation.
Kiplinger · Sep 10, 2025 The Smartest Places to Keep Your Cash If Rates Drop in 2025 The Fed meets next week and will likely cut rates. Learn how savers can stay ahead of the game even with lower returns.
Benzinga · Sep 7, 2025 After Paying Bills, Only $92 Remains: A 79-Year-Old's Social Security Reality Check For many retirees, Social Security benefits provide the foundation of their income. But as one 79-year-old widow recently shared online, rising costs are making it harder to make ends meet — leaving her with less than $100 a month after paying her bills.