Home Insurance Costs Are Becoming a Bigger Part of the Housing Affordability Problem
Rising premiums are making home insurance harder to treat as a background cost, especially for buyers and owners already watching mortgage payments, taxes and repairs.
Household Debt Holds Near $18.8 Trillion as Delinquencies Stay in Focus
New York Fed data shows household debt edged higher in early 2026, keeping attention on credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and late payments.
Buy-Now-Pay-Later Moves Into Gas and Groceries
Pay-over-time tools are moving further into everyday spending, raising new questions about cash flow, debt and household pressure.
Summer Travel Demand Is Strong, but Travelers Are Getting More Selective
Airports may stay busy this summer, but many travelers are weighing costs more carefully before choosing where and how far to go.
Gas Prices Are Easing, but Summer Driving Still Comes With a Cost Check
AAA data shows gas prices easing entering June, but fuel remains a practical budget item for families, commuters and summer travelers.
Mortgage Rates Hit a Nine-Month High as Buyers Face Another Affordability Test
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.53%, adding pressure to buyers already balancing prices, payments and limited room in household budgets.
Household Debt Hits $18.8 Trillion as Families Carry More Financial Strain
New York Fed data show household debt rose again in the first quarter, while delinquency signals remained mixed rather than flashing a broad warning.
Mortgage Rates Above 6.5% Test the Spring Homebuying Market
Higher mortgage rates can quickly change monthly payment math for buyers already facing elevated home prices and affordability pressure.
Tax Refund Boost Fades as Household Budgets Stay Tight
Larger tax refunds helped some households earlier in the year, but that cushion is fading while fuel, borrowing, and everyday costs remain elevated.
Why Household Debt Feels Heavier for U.S. Consumers Right Now
Household debt has climbed to $18.8 trillion as credit-card balances, inflation, and financial stress keep pressure on family budgets.
High Gas Prices Put New Pressure on Memorial Day Travel
Gasoline prices are back near the center of household-budget worries as Memorial Day travelers face the highest pump prices in years.
Emergency Savings Remain Thin as Prices Keep Pressuring Households
Bankrate’s emergency savings data shows why many households still feel financially fragile, even when parts of the economy appear steady.
Mortgage Rates Remain High Enough to Keep Home Affordability Under Pressure
Mortgage rates eased slightly, but the average 30-year fixed rate remained high enough to keep pressure on buyers, sellers, and households weighing housing costs.
Household Debt Rose Again, but Delinquency Signals Were Mixed
New York Fed data showed household debt increased in the first quarter of 2026, while delinquency measures offered a mixed picture of consumer credit conditions.