2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (613+ words) We may earn a fee if you click on the links below. Compensation does not determine ranking. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Mortgage rates have fallen in recent months, sparking excitement among would-be homebuyers frustrated by the high…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (334+ words) If you have a side hustle, you're not alone: 72% of workers in the U.S. have a side hustle or are considering pursuing one, according to SurveyMonkey's 2025 study on workplace culture and trends. Survey respondents listed saving for a specific goal and…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (699+ words) Will the new year finally bring some much-needed relief to weary homebuyers? Since 2023, frustrated buyers have struggled with elevated mortgage rates, limited inventory and high home prices " factors that have created a veritable affordability crisis. According to data presented during…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (835+ words) Analysts and investing pros predict that the stock market will finish the year on a high note " with a few caveats, such as high interest rates and the aftereffects of the government shutdown. If stocks gain during the final days…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (446+ words) You may be missing out on an easy way to save on your monthly mortgage payments " and make your next home purchase more affordable. Whether it's because the loan application process seems complicated, borrowers have confidence in the first offer…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (751+ words) The number of workers who believe they'll need a seven-figure nest egg in retirement has jumped sharply from a year ago, even as many older Americans today enter retirement with only meager savings. In a report released Monday by Betterment…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (804+ words) There's no Magic 8 Ball economists can shake to be completely sure about the direction of the U.S. economy, but many have expressed cautious optimism for the year ahead. And, crucially, most believe that we'll be able to avoid a recession. Growth…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (416+ words) Personal finance rules of thumb can be helpful, but they also become outdated as the economy, markets and needs of savers change. Some experts say that's the case for the 4% rule. The rule suggests withdrawing 4% of your savings during your…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (364+ words) You don't have to be an economist to understand that prices are high for groceries, utilities and more. But economists' predictions can offer insight into what retirees can expect for their wallets going forward " and what they can do to…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (540+ words) Americans are feeling increasingly uneasy about the economy and their own job prospects. According to a new Gallup report, confidence in finding a quality job fell in November to its lowest level since early 2021. Just one-third of adults say it's…...