What to know about high-risk loans
High-risk loans can help you relieve financial distress, but they come with unfavorable terms. Learn more about these loans and the risks.
How much money should households keep liquid, and in what form, for emergencies?
If you have a disruption in your income due to a layoff or cut in hours, it’s vital to have a liquid emergency fund to pay for unforeseen expenses like a car or home repair or a medical emergency.
Last-minute tax tips for 2022
The Marks Group President Gene Marks, CPA, discusses last-minute tax tips ahead of the filing deadline.
These 3 factors could impact the US economy in the coming months
The United States economy is facing economic risks from three factors across the globe, according to a new Bank of America outlook. Here's how they could affect your wallet.
Mortgage rates hit 5% for the first time in more than a decade
Mortgage rates hit 5% for the first time in more than a decade.
Tax season 2022: How to file for an extension with the IRS
There are just a few days left in the 2022 tax season, but millions of Americans still need to file their returns to the IRS.
Personal loan rates edge up: 3-year loans still lower than same time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
20-year mortgage rates slip, two other key rates hold steady | April 14, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for April 14, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Savings window opens: 30-year mortgage refinance rates dip below 5% | April 14, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 14, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
10 cheap ways to increase your home’s value
You don’t have to go into debt or complete a major remodel to build equity in your home. Learn about 10 cheap ways to increase your home value.
Pros and cons of debt consolidation
If you have high-interest debt, consolidating it might make sense. Learn about the pros and cons of debt consolidation.
45M consumers have little or no credit profile, study says - how to improve your credit score
A new study from TransUnion said millions of consumers have no credit profiles. Here's how you can start building your credit.
What is student loan exit counseling and how does it work?
If you’re about to graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment, you may need to do student loan exit counseling. Read on to learn more.
2-year personal loan rates up slightly but remain near record lows, Fed reports
Creditworthy borrowers may want to take out a personal loan to consolidate debt or cover an unexpected expense while annual percentage rates are near record lows.
10-year fixed private student loan rates plunge to new record low below 5%
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Inflation hits another new 40-year high in March, rising to 8.5% annually: What it means for interest rates
Inflation hit yet another new 40-year high in March as the Fed fights to bring it down. Here's what that means for interest rates.
What to know about solar loans
Solar loans can help finance solar panel installation. Find out how to get a solar loan and if it’s the right move for you.
Student loan borrowers face difficulty with income-driven repayment plans: Brookings Institute
A new report from the Brookings Institute identified the most prominent problems with income-driven repayment plans and how to resolve them.
Today’s best mortgage refinance deal? Look to 10- and 15-year rates | April 13, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 13, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates fall across all repayment terms | April 13, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for April 13, 2022, which are trending down from yesterday.