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Consumers are souring on the economy, dragging mortgage rates downward along with the collective mood.The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 14 basis points…

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty ImagesSome states have stopped disbursing funds to consumers via Biden-era rebate programs tied to home energy efficiency, due to a Trump…

President Donald Trump on Jan. 27, 2025 in Doral, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, both…

Credit card industry figures show that consumers are feeling financially stressedgetty Consumer Stress Is On The RiseRising auto repossessions and a growing rate of minimum credit…

Inflation, job concerns, and already high interest rates are putting the squeeze on many American consumers.Now, even high earners, defined as people with incomes of $150,000…

Stay informed with free updatesThe head of the UK financial watchdog has called for politicians to define an acceptable level of harm to consumers as he…

Manonallard | E+ | Getty ImagesMany Americans are capping off the holidays with new debt balances.This season, 36% of American consumers took on holiday debt, according…

Despite Fed Cuts, Many Store Credit Cards Are Still Charging Customers Extreme Interest Rates Many credit cards offered by major retailers continue to charge exorbitant annual…

A banking industry lawsuit seeks to undermine a rule put forward by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would make it much easier for consumers to…

As the holiday spending season ramps up, there are numerous signs that the strains U.S. consumers felt the last two years are easing.Consumers are still racking…