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While not a bank in the traditional sense, Oportun — formerly known as Digit — is offering a new way for consumers to do their banking that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Customers link their bills and credit cards, and Oportun’s algorithms determine how much should be allocated to each…

TikTok can hurt your brain and your wallet.

The housing market remained soft in April, a new report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows. Sales of existing homes — previously occupied properties, rather than newly built homes — resumed their long downward slide. The number of sales in April was off 3.4% from last month and…

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again in early May, and mortgage rates have responded by climbing. The average interest rate on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.66% this week, up from 6.58% last week, according to Bankrate’s national survey of large lenders.

Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S., and everyone has been expecting members of this massive demographic cohort to reshape the housing market. So far, however, it hasn’t quite happened.

Over half of U.S. adults claimed money had a negative impact on their mental health. Here's how to feel in control.

Gold is considered the ultimate safe-haven hedge against inflation as its value tends to rise in an uncertain economy. Recently, gold prices crossed the $2,000 level and a record high is in sight. Amid a volatile economic backdrop, investors could buy quality gold stocks Endeavour Mining (EDVMF), B2Gold (BTG), and…

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised rates yet again. Here’s what you need to know about the Fed’s impact on savings rates.

Between travel, accommodations, attire, grooming, and gifts, wedding guests are shelling out hundreds to witness the big day.

A new survey shows generations think differently about when kids should start paying their own bills.

Nearly one in four Americans are keeping money-related secrets from their partners.