Explore key consumer finance trends including borrowing costs, housing affordability, and the impact of cold weather on electric vehicle range relevant to U.S. insurance professionals.

2024 surveys show increasing financial strain among U.S. households with rising inflation, budget pressures, and growing financial anxiety impacting consumer resilience and insurance risk profiles.

Tropical Storm Erin is intensifying and predicted to become the first hurricane of the season, with minimal impact expected on South Florida. Additional Atlantic waves show low development potential.

TransUnion reports an increase in consumers 60+ days behind on car payments to 1.4% in Q1, indicating rising auto loan delinquencies and potential insurance risk implications.

NOAA predicts an active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with 13-19 named storms. Key insights on preparedness, insurance impacts, and climate factors.