Things feel a bit wary as families brace for a potential interest rate hike.

Today, the financial picture feels wary as families brace for higher borrowing costs. CNBC reported the odds of a September rate hike are now a coin flip. Over on r/personalfinance, people are debating whether to aggressively pay down their mortgages or keep investing. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics noting July payrolls fell by 23,000, households are keeping their guard up.