Seattle rent prices inch upward in August

According to Zillow's August rental market report, the typical rent in the Seattle metro area experienced a slight uptick of 0.4% from July to August, reaching a monthly average of $2,287. This marks a 0.6% increase compared to the same period last year.

Gen Zers credit card balances grow the fastest: TransUnion

Overall card balance surged to a record high of $963 billion in the second quarter — Gen Zers debt represented the most significant share of this growth, according to TransUnion.

Over 4 million student borrowers enroll in Biden’s SAVE forgiveness plan

The Department of Education said it had received nearly 4 million applications for a new income-driven repayment program since launching at the end of July.

These are the most affordable states to buy a home

A new report reveals the top most affordable states in the U.S. But some states on the East Coast have particularly high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.

Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey

Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.

Student loan repayments will be starting again soon: Here's how to get it done

Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.

More than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, survey says

Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.

Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.

GDP growth for Q2 dips on second estimate

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.

Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey

Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.