The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.
Gas prices dropped by more than they have all year as after-holiday demand dips
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Home insurance rates have surged nearly 40% since 2019 – but they're rising fastest in these states
A new report published by LendingTree found that home insurance rates have risen 37% since 2019 due to more extreme weather events and rising home prices.
Monthly car payments decline despite rising auto insurance rates
Vehicle prices are dropping at a slow pace, but auto insurance rates continue to rise substantially.
Home insurance costs could surge even higher as states brace for 'hurricane season from hell'
Weather experts are expecting an active hurricane season in 2024, and data projects home insurance rates could soar even higher in states like Florida and Texas.
Car insurance rates surge again, keeping inflation elevated
The cost of auto insurance jumped 1.8% in April, bringing the total annual gain to 22.6%. The problem could soon get worse before it begins to improve.
Homeowners insurance premiums rising amid mounting weather-related losses, inflation: report
Homeowners insurance premiums have surged in recent years due to a rise in claims caused by severe weather in states with growing populations, according to a new report by Moody's.
Buffett's Berkshire reveals over $6B investment in Chubb, sending shares higher
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway revealed its more than $6.7 billion investment in insurance company Chubb in a regulatory filing which sent the insurer's stock to a record high.
New vehicles are becoming more affordable as vehicle loan interest rates decline
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
Home insurance premiums soar 55% – here's how you can mitigate rising costs
Home insurance rates have soared 55% in the last four years and costs will likely keep climbing.
Nearly half of all homeowners concerned weather-related events will raise their homeowners insurance rates
Weather-related events in states like Texas, Colorado and Arizona are causing double-digit rate hikes for homeowners.
Maryland officials say Baltimore Key Bridge rebuild could cost $1.9B
Maryland transportation authorities revealed this week the estimated cost for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could be as high as $1.9 billion.
Consumers see higher auto payments in exchange for better borrowing rates
Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.
Mortgage rates are still above 7% and home prices remain high
Mortgage rates remain high, as do home prices and homeowners insurance rates.
Drop in fuel demand and oil prices sends gas prices lower: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas declined as demand for fuel and oil prices dropped.
Surge in home insurance costs adding more inflation pressure on Americans
Surging home insurance premiums are the latest obstacle to homeownership for millions of Americans, who are already grappling with steep mortgage rates.
Millions have moved out of certain parts of the country now designated “Climate Abandonment Areas"
About 818,000 Census blocks are seeing populations decrease due to severe flooding.
California loses 2 more property insurers in growing crisis
Two more property insurance companies are pulling out of California, leaving more homeowners in the state facing loss of coverage and surging premiums as insurers flee.
Millions of homeowners don't have homeowners insurance due to high costs
Due to rising homeowners insurance cost, more and more homeowners are choosing to forgo getting insurance.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7% as inflation ticks back up: Freddie Mac
Due to inflation and rising demand, rates and housing prices are up.