Latest articles by Seychelle Thomas
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ATM Fees Hit Record Highs
ATM fees have hit record highs, a new Bankrate survey shows, while overdraft fees and many checking account fees have plunged.
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Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers
Here are the best cities for first-time homebuyers, according to a new study from Smart Asset. Texas nabs 5 spots.
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Americans Expect Higher Wages
U.S. workers have lower job market expectations than a year ago, but stand firm on higher pay.
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Credit Card Use Spikes for Cash-Strapped Consumers
Credit card use amps up as consumers reckon with inflation and higher interest rates; 39% of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck, study shows.
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Where Inflation Hits the Hardest
Here's a look at the major metropolitan areas getting hit the hardest by inflation, even as pricing pressure has been easing amid the Fed's interest rate-hiking campaign.
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Consumers Erased $170 Billion in Debt in Q2, Despite Overall Rise
While debt levels continue to rise, with consumers now on the hook for over $17 billion in the second half of 2023, households managed to pay back $170 billion in Q2.
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Are CDs a Good Investment in 2023?
Rising interest rates have given a lift to CD rates, making these higher-yielding savings accounts appealing to investors.
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Indiana Tops Summer 2023 Emerging Housing Markets List
Three Indiana metro areas lead the recent Summer 2023 Emerging Markets Index from Realtor.com.
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July Housing Squeeze Fueled By Inventory Decline
Housing market struggles continue this summer as inventories and home prices slide, mortgage rates rise, new survey shows.
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How Much Can You Make Renting Out Your Home?
With rising interest rates curbing the housing boom, have you thought about renting out your property instead? Here's what to consider.
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Is It Prime Time for Money Market Funds?
The Fed's interest rate hike could be a boon for savings accounts. Here's why.
