Inflation surged in September as U.S. energy costs jumped

Gas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.

• 1h ago

Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since May 2024

As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

• Sep 24

Home prices across the U.S. hit an all-time high

Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.

• Jul 9

MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising

These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.

• Apr 10

Buying a home? Expect to pay $18,000 a year in additional costs

The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.

• Jun 11, 2024

Mortgage rates at a near 20 year high

According to Redfin, the median sales price for a home is at a record $387,000. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has some tips for people trying to navigate the current real estate market.

• May 23, 2024

Rents are rising far faster than wages, especially in these U.S. cities

The median U.S. rent now hovers around $2,000 a month, consuming a growing chunk of people's paychecks.

• May 8, 2024

Here's how much you have to make to afford a starter home in the U.S.

The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.

• Mar 28, 2024