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Report: Credit card debt projected to decrease $61B

(The Center Square) – It is predicted that there will be a $61 billion decrease in credit card debt based on new data set to be released on Friday by the Federal Reserve, according to a new report from WalletHub. If proven true, the decrease in debt could affect millions of

June Mortgage Outlook: Rates Could Climb as Hopes Fade for a Fed Cut

June Mortgage Outlook: Rates Could Climb as Hopes Fade for a Fed Cut

Mortgage rates are likely to move up in June, though the increase might not be as severe as what customers are seeing at the gas station. Mortgage rates have risen since the U.S. war with Iran began, as gas prices (and subsequently, inflation) jumped. Despite persistent promises from President

Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration’s staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump

Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration’s staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump

A rapid series of administrative, staffing and policy changes the Social Security Administration underwent early on in the second Trump administration are making it much harder to get disability benefits that millions of Americans rely on to make ends meet. The agency cut more than 7,100 jobs – more than

MT was warning America about dark money long before Citizens United | Emily Marburger

This Tuesday, Montanans will head to the polls in one of the most important U.S. Senate primaries our state has seen in decades. And once again, we’re watching millions of dollars from outside interests flood into Montana politics. Super PACs. Dark money groups. Out-of-state billionaires. Washington

Want a conservative legislature? Vote in the GOP primary! | Roger Koopman

Almost every Republican voter you talk to is, by definition, conservative. I mean genuinely conservative. Just read the GOP state platform if you have any doubt about what it means to be a Republican. Conservatism is both a commitment to the Constitution’s system of limited government, and a moral

Weekly Mortgage Rates Tick Up as Inflation Flares Again

Weekly Mortgage Rates Tick Up as Inflation Flares Again

Mortgage rates are still drifting higher for their fourth straight week, and fresh inflation data suggests home buyers may not see much relief anytime soon. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose four basis points to 6.46% APR in the week ending May 28, according

Is opting for a 40-year mortgage term a good idea?

Is opting for a 40-year mortgage term a good idea?

By Emily Phillips A young couple who took out a 40-year term mortgage still plan to retire in their 50s. Bryony Clarke, 27, purchased her three-bedroom duplex in December 2023 for $309,375 with partner Charlie, 27. They put down a 10% deposit of $30,938, and borrowed