Coronavirus and Your Money

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Solo female travel guide

Traveling solo as a female can be daunting, but research shows it’s more common than some people think. Find out how to keep both yourself finances safe while traveling alone, and what to do if a problem [...]

Why the debt ceiling matters

Lawmakers have less than a month to raise or suspend the debt ceiling.

FAQ about the FDIC and bank safety

Worried about losing money held at a bank? Here’s what to know about FDIC insurance.

How to start an emergency fund

An emergency fund is an essential part of a solid financial plan.

News and Analysis

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Solo female travel: How to keep yourself and your finances safe

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Pandemic mortgage forbearance draws to a close, but new relief options emerge

4 min read

US President Joe Biden speaks at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 26 in Lanham, Maryland, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

Will the government default? Everything you need to know about the debt ceiling — and how it could impact you

11 min read

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Overpaid unemployment benefits: What to do when your state wants the money back

5 min read

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Housing affordability falls to record low in Q4 2022

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Credit Cards

Recession-proof your finances, pay off credit card debt now

5 min read

Mortgages

As housing market cools, conforming loan limits to rise for 2023

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Mortgages

Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Nov. 21-25, 2022?

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Latest News

Survey: 93% of economists see the Fed lifting rates more than once in 2022

Economists say high inflation is forcing the Fed’s hand.

4 min read Jan 06, 2022
Survey: Experts predict another year of decades-high inflation

Price increases depend on supply chain and labor shortages.

4 min read Jan 06, 2022
Mortgage rate forecast for January 2022: Higher rates ring in the New Year

Will rates move higher from their near-record lows? The experts weigh in.

4 min read Jan 01, 2022
5 housing trends for 2022: What’s ahead for mortgage rates, home prices, demographic trends?

The National Association of Realtors expects price appreciation to dip below 3% in 2022.

4 min read Dec 29, 2021
Will the Fed raise interest rates in 2022? Here’s what experts are saying

The Fed will be kicking off a new era for policy in 2022.

5 min read Dec 27, 2021
Fed sees three rate hikes in 2022 and speeds up its taper of bond purchases

Soaring inflation is making it hard for the Fed to justify its aggressive policies.

8 min read Dec 15, 2021
Worried about your finances and job security beyond the pandemic? Here’s 7 steps to take

More than 3 in 5 Americans are worried about their incomes over the next six months.

8 min read Nov 29, 2021
5 tips to beat inflation and overcome shipping problems during your holiday shopping

Experts say it’s time to prepare now for an expensive gift-buying season.

5 min read Nov 26, 2021
What to expect when attending live events in 2022

COVID-19’s impact on live events and their venues is still felt in the late fall of 2021. Find out more about vaccine requirements and how to protect yourself and your finances.

6 min read Nov 09, 2021
Fed will begin tapering bond-buying stimulus, rates remain at near-zero

The Fed’s decision is a vote of confidence about the economy.

7 min read Nov 03, 2021

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