The Currency - Money

A policy change that allows lenders to choose the credit scoring model they use for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages could be a big plus for newer borrowers. 

Discover the average retirement savings by age and learn why personalized planning is crucial for securing your future.

New to investing? This guide walks you through investment basics and how to get started with confidence.

Empower findings show some constants in the millionaire math: 60% are self-made, 95% own a home, and 47% hold a stock portfolio. Here's this week's money news. 

Discover how to calculate how much you need to retire — then go beyond the number with smarter retirement planning strategies.

Gas prices increased 1.8% nationally in January 2025, but some states have more pumped up prices than others.

Among Americans with a credit card who do not pay their bills in full, over 2 in 5 (41%) have delayed or canceled major purchases due to financial strain or credit card debt, according to new Empower research. More than half (52%) agree that rising costs and inflation have made it harder to keep up with payments.

The majority of mortgage holders believe home prices (88%) and mortgage rates (82%) are too high, according to new Empower research. To stay locked into their lower rates, only about 1 in 5 are considering moving or selling their home.