Demand for used cars likely to grow as consumer seek affordability: Edmunds

Demand for more affordable cars is growing as high-interest rates and more expensive purchase prices are putting buying a new vehicle out of reach for many consumers, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Many Americans eye buy now, pay later to gain more financial flexibility: Survey

Nearly half of Americans (46%) said they would also consider BNPL an alternative financing method to credit cards or cash, according to a recent survey.

Fed's May interest rate hike could harm regional bank lending, mortgages, expert warns

The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate increase has been harmful to the balance sheets of small regional banks and has impacted their ability to lend, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program

The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.

Inflation ticks up again in April, puts interest rate hikes back on the table

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 4.9% year-over-year in April, a slowdown from the 5% increase in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Inflation and interest rate hikes are negatively impacting Americans' financial well-being: survey

Inflation and interest rate hikes have negatively impacted Americans' financial well-being and many have made no progress in saving for retirement or building emergency funds, according to a survey by Morning Consult. Here’s what you need to know.

Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion

Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.

Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.