The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Biden’s plan to forgive a portion of federal student loan debt for nearly 37 million borrowers means those borrowers will need to resume monthly payments after a 3+ year hiatus. This is grim news for American student loan borrowers who don’t feel confident in their ability to […] Continue reading
Homeowners and prospective homebuyers are left on the sidelines as mortgage rates near the highest point in more than two decades. To combat rising rates, many existing homeowners are willing to consider staying put – perhaps especially those who were able to secure record low mortgage rates during the pandemic. Right now, nearly three quarters […] Continue reading
The housing market has been in an ongoing state of turbulence, resulting in an affordability crisis that is likely keeping many prospective buyers on the sidelines. As buyers face decades-high mortgage rates, many Americans are met with concerns that they’ll never be able to afford a home, while others are making sacrifices to achieve the […] Continue reading
More than a quarter of Gen Z don’t think higher education is worth the expense. Nearly half of Gen Z respondents feel uncomfortable with the notion of taking on student loan debt. Meanwhile, Gen X+ is still paying down debt – ~4.8 million Credit Karma members over the age of 45 have outstanding student loan […] Continue reading
Nearly 30% of Gen Z between the ages of 18 and 25 still live at home with parents or relatives 32% of zoomers spends half of their monthly income on housing (rent/mortgage) 28% of Gen Z are unable to save money right now It’s an expensive time to be alive, and that’s putting it lightly. […] Continue reading