Iran war heightens affordability issues ahead of March Fed meeting
Amid a war in Iran, inflation pressures, a weakening job market and an uncertain outlook for tariff policy, Federal…
Iran War Increases Mortgage Rates. How To Find Low Rates
Just as mortgage rates fell below 6% at the end of February — a drop homebuyers awaited for…
‘E-shaped’ economy replacing K-shape in 2026, economist says
It’s difficult to describe the U.S. economy in black and white terms like “good” or “bad.” On several…
Trump tariffs add $40 billion to holiday costs, Lending Tree says
A person walks down a street with shopping bags in New York City on Nov. 29, 2024. David…
Tariffs are expected to start showing up more in consumer prices as holiday shopping season starts
Shoppers carry Macy’s and Nordstrom bags at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, California, US, on Monday, Dec. 16,…
Here’s why banks, credit card companies are wary of buy now, pay later loans
Buy now, pay later plans offer an attractive alternative to credit cards for consumers: They allow purchases to…
41-year-old mom takes out a BNPL loan for anything over $200
Starting high school is exciting. For parents, it’s also expensive. Vianney Marzullo, a stay-at-home mom from Chicago, says…
Americans are less confident about their financial futures
Americans are becoming less confident about their financial futures — except for those without children, according to a…