Why Sunbelt states are thriving while America's economy struggles
The Sunbelt and Mountain West states could withstand an expected economic slowdown helped by population growth and investment.
Social Security horror stories come to light: "This is so cruel"
Several recipients of benefits have reported being asked to pay back thousands due to mistakes made by the SSA.
Is America headed for layoffs?
Employers added 150,000 jobs in October, much lower than the previous month, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.
Will mortgage rates come down in 2024? Updated housing market predictions
The Federal Reserve kept rates at their current level and indicated that they were still worried about inflation, with implications for the housing market.
Midwest loses thousands of jobs as southern states boom
A new report shows that the Midwest lost 13,000 jobs even as employers hired 113,000 people nationally.
Americans may finally give the Federal Reserve what it wants
Strong consumer spending remains crucial for the U.S. economy, but a tipping point may be on the horizon.
Americans are earning more even as they complain about the economy
Wages are rising, but Americans still feel the economy is headed in the wrong direction.
Student loans hindering American prosperity: Survey
Seventy percent of middle-income Americans polled say student loans are impacting their ability to achieve financial prosperity.
Biden housing plan could revive cities struggling post-COVID
The effort to help spur office-to-home conversions could help revive struggling office districts and provide affordable housing for buyers.
What Mike Johnson has said about cutting social security
New House Speaker Mike Johnson now faces scrutiny over past claims that entitlements threaten U.S. government stability.
Finding a job may get harder
More Americans sought jobless benefits in the week ending October 21, signaling that the pace of hiring is slowing and it's getting harder to find work.
Americans are burning through their extra income
The U.S. economy is still growing, driven by robust consumer spending, in an environment of high prices and elevated borrowing costs.
Mike Johnson faces "fatal" compromise on government shutdown
Representative Mike Johnson unified House Republicans to vote for him as the new speaker. Can he get them to avoid a shutdown?
Where to find cheap housing as median prices surge
New-home sales last month soared, beating expectations despite high mortgage rates.
Don't expect mass layoffs anytime soon
While there has been some layoffs reported over the last few weeks, economists say, the economy is still strong to keep people employed.
Inside America's homeowners insurance crisis
A rise in natural disasters has increased the cost of home insurance across the United States.
It's cheaper to rent than buy a house in America right now
Rent is falling in the U.S. making it cheaper than buying a house in an environment of high interest rates.
Activists canceled millions of student debt for HBCU grads: Who qualifies?
A group has bought and canceled student $10 million worth of debt from Morehouse College, part of an effort to relieve Americans from debt.
Ten stocks to watch this week
Amid turbulent markets, rising bond yields and unsettling earnings, investors are eying tech giants' earnings and upcoming economic data to gauge inflation.
States where unemployment remains high
Nevada has the highest rate of unemployment in the country. Maryland had the lowest unemployment in the nation.
Americans are partying on their credit cards, but will they pay their debt?
Despite a 13 percent increase in revenues, American Express is raising its provisions for credit losses.
Will house prices drop in 2024? Morgan Stanley updates prediction
The bank is now considering a bear case scenario where home prices could drop by as much as 5 percent in 2024.
Housing economists beg the Fed not to raise rates
Home sales declined in September as high mortgage rates are keeping buyers out of the market.
Florida residents flee state as insurance premiums skyrocket up to 900%
Insurance premiums in the Sunshine State have climbed so high that people are considering going without insurance coverage, or moving out of the state.
The Fed needs more Americans to lose their jobs
Jobless claims were lower than expected, which suggests the economy is not slowing and means the Fed could keep interest rates higher for longer.
Student loan payments can help with your retirement
As student loan payments resume, Americans will have a little less cash to save. But starting in 2024, student debt could count toward retirement savings.
Mortgage rates hit 21st century record
Amid enduring inflation and the Fed's firm stance, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 8 percent for the first time since 2000, affecting buyer affordability.
The salary needed to buy the average US home
The average American household earns $40,000 less than they'd need to buy the typical U.S. home, according to a recent report.
Americans may finally have houses to buy
Home construction jumped in September, which shows new properties for sale are entering the market.
Stimulus checks are being counted against people's Social Security payments
Some recipients think they've been asked to repay Social Security benefits because of the COVID-19 payments they received during the pandemic.