Personal Finance
Manhattan rents hit record high for 6th straight month
This is not just a New York story.
EdPuzzle: How to Build Credit from Scratch! - Blog
Today we have TWO videos that might help your students save thousands in interest...read on to find out how! The first video from TwoCents is titled "How to Build Credit from Scratch!" and it details the steps you can take to start building your credit score from the bottom up by diving into some of the options available to new users to credit. The second video is a re-release from our video library titled "What Goes Into Your Credit Score?" This video dives deeper into the individual factors that impact your score and how to keep increasing your credit once you have it! Interested in more EdPuzzle videos?
7 of the best salary information websites for negotiation - Money Under 30
Bolster your case for a salary increase by knowing your worth. Here are the 7 best salary information websites to get you started.
Cashy - the financial literacy game
Cashy is a game where you compete with friends on who can grow their assets the most while remaining happy.
The Inflation Rate for People Your Age
Households under age 40 spend more of their budgets on items with the fastest-rising prices.
How Experts Think About Bear Market Opportunities
We look at quotes from investing legends like Warren Buffett and Peter Bernstein to take cues on how investors should approach a down market.
I spent 5 years interviewing 225 millionaires. Here are the 4 types of rich people and their top habits
Most millionaires use similar strategies to build wealth, according to best-selling author and financial expert Tom Corley, who has interviewed 225 of them. Here are the four types of "rich people," and the habits that helped them become millionaires.
FRED Economic Data
All-Transactions House Price Index for the United States
FHFA House Price Index Up 1.4 Percent in May; Up 18.3 Percent from Last Year | Federal Housing Finance Agency
5 Ways the Current Financial Climate Is Cooling Consumers’ Spending & Saving | Personal Capital
Key Findings A vast majority of U.S. consumers* are concerned about rising inflation (85%) and a recession (74%), and over half (56%) say their standard of living is declining. There is a significant uptick in the percentage who feel “very unhealthy” financially, especially among women (26%) and those who have changed jobs in the last […]
Buy Now, Pay Later and Credit Reporting | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumers’ Buy-Now-Pay-Later repayment data is starting to be furnished to the nationwide credit reporting companies. A standardized approach would promote consistency and accuracy.
Buy Now, Pay Later Industry Is Tested as Inflation Bites
After a period of explosive growth, BNPL companies are facing challenges.
Klarna valuation plunges 85% to $6.7 billion as 'buy now, pay later' hype fades
Klarna said it raised $800 million in fresh funding at a $6.7 billion valuation — down sharply from $45.6 billion a year ago.
Prudential - Outsmart the Market
Prudential respects your privacy, and we are committed to protecting it.
The Single Most Important Thing to Know About Financial Aid: It’s a Sham
Colleges claim to award scholarships based on merit or need. In reality, they’re just charging the most they think families will pay.
US credit card balances saw their highest jump in 20 years
Young people and consumers with low credit scores saw the largest spikes.
If money doesn't make you happy, then you probably aren't spending it right
YNAB. Personal Budgeting Software for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android
You Need a Budget combines easy software with Four Simple Rules to help you quickly gain control of your money, get out of debt, and save more money faster!
Housing Market Update: Prices Begin to Fall from Record Highs
Inflation and high mortgage rates are taking a bite out of homebuyer budgets, leading to fewer sales and supply gains.
Stocks For the Long Run
Stocks, bonds and cash over the long run and the short run.
Gauging the State of Financial Capability in the U.S | Finra Foundation
The Pros and Cons of Buy Now, Pay Later Financing
During online shopping, have you noticed special payment offers that promise to let you “buy now and pay later” popping up in recent years?
Student Loans: Higher Rates Start This Week
What's your new rate for your student loans?
Reinventing credit cards: Responses to new lending models in the US
Buy now, pay later could pose a challenge to credit cards’ leading position in US payments. To sustain profitable growth, issuers may need to rethink their products, economics, and value propositions.
Retirement Savings: How to Calculate If You’re on Track
This graphic shows how to plan for sufficient retirement savings, and how the U.S. population measures up at each step.
Existing-Home Sales Fell 3.4% in May; Median Sales Price Surpasses $400,000 for the First Time
Mapped: The Growth in U.S. House Prices by State
On average, U.S. house prices grew by 18.7% from Q1 2021 to Q1 2022. How has price growth differed by state over various timeframes?