Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Extreme weather impacting how buyers shop for homes: Zillow

Most shoppers consider at least one climate risk in the homebuying process, a recent Zillow survey said.

Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey

Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.

Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024

The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.

Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says

The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.

Caution: boomerang kids could be bad for parents' financial health, survey says

Forty-one percent of parents said they have a so-called boomerang child currently living at home with them, according to a recent survey by asset manager Thrivent.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

Simple ways you can cut costs and save more money

Inflation has taken a serious toll on American households and savings accounts are dwindling fast as families try to make ends meet. So, FOX 13 sought out a savings expert who has some simple ways we can all cut costs and save more.

Best place to retire? This state just beat Florida, according to a new study

WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness including affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.

Florida homeowners, businesses to see higher electric bills in January

State regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses — and the pain won’t end there.

Holiday shopping expected to reach over $1 trillion as inflation surges

Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.