1+ week, 2+ day ago   (953+ words) Once you’ve maxed out federal financial aid, a private student loan can help cover what’s left — a gap more families are facing as college costs continue to climb. But not all private lenders offer the same deal. Interest rates, fees…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1440+ words) Buying a home often starts with choosing the right mortgage. Fixed-rate mortgages are the most popular option, historically accounting for the vast majority of home loans. With this type of mortgage, your interest rate stays the same for the entire…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1331+ words) A lower mortgage rate can make buying a home more affordable — but what if that rate isn't guaranteed to last? That's the tradeoff with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). ARMs typically offer lower initial rates than fixed-rate mortgages, which can mean…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (953+ words) A reignited trade war between the United States and Canada means some prices are likely to rise for consumers in both countries. After trade negotiations between the two nations fell apart late last week, President Donald Trump’s administration imposed 50% tariffs…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (24+ words) USA Today U.S. credit scores falling fastest since 2009 amid high living costs...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (406+ words) SINGAPORE – AUGUST 21, 2026 – Metaclade Research has published its latest market research report, “Top Multi-Asset Firms in Asia,” offering an in-depth examination of the firms shaping how capital is allocated across asset classes throughout the region. The report evaluates leading multi-asset firms…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (766+ words) A recent CBS News poll found that 75% of Democrats, 62% of independents and 54% of Republicans support price controls, or government-imposed limits on how much a particular good can cost. Price controls are an old, bad idea that resurfaces whenever inflation spikes…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (545+ words) Earnings reports over the past month from a slate of U.S. supermarkets, home improvement stores, restaurants and luxury brands have shown consumers directing most of their spending toward essentials and putting off big projects, while still making room for affordable treats…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (708+ words) The U.S. government's massive spending spree is going to make it even harder for Americans to keep pace with rising costs and reach the American dream, economists said. The U.S. gross federal debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, the…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (367+ words) Walmart became the latest retailer to say it will be using its tariff refunds to lower prices for its shoppers. In the retailer's earnings call Aug. 20, Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said Walmart received $2.9 billion in tariff refunds, which…...