Hard vs. soft credit checks: What to know
It’s important to understand how soft and hard credit checks affect your credit score. Keep reading to learn about these two types of credit inquiries.
Cash-out refinances see yearly increase despite rising mortgage rates, data shows
Cash-out refinances increased in December, even as other mortgage refis dropped amid rising interest rates.
Today's mortgage refinance rates edge up, but still at money-saving levels | Jan. 27, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 27, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
3 better ways to save for retirement than a 401(k)
If you're offered a 401(k) with an employer match, you should contribute enough to earn it. An employer match is free money, and there's never a reason to pass up that help.
40% of millennials say credit card debt is their biggest financial setback, survey finds
A new survey found that millennials are more financially confident and optimistic than any other generation, but they're held back by high-interest credit card debt.
How to get a personal loan with a 650 credit score
Some lenders issue personal loans to consumers with fair credit. Keep reading to learn more about loans for 650 credit scores and how they work.
5.9 million homeowners could benefit from mortgage refinancing amid rising interest rates: Black Knight data
Although mortgage rates are rising, millions of homeowners could still benefit from refinancing. In fact, new data from Black Knight shows some could save more than $500 per month.
5-year variable private student loan rates plummet nearly 1%
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Workers leave jobs for truck driving and ‘make the money we want to make,’ expert says
Metro South Community Improvement District Vice Chair Wayne Smith says some workers are changing careers for the chance to make six figures as a truck driver.
New trucking schools look to expedite drivers, supply chain rebound
FOX Business’ Connell McShane reports from Conley, Georgia, where Roadmaster Drivers School has doubled its number of locations over the last two years.
With personal loan interest rates at record lows, here's how to get a good rate
Personal loans can be used to pay for anything from unexpected expenses to wedding expenses, with funding as fast as the next business day.
Today's mortgage refinance rates still holding well below pre-pandemic levels | Jan. 26, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 26, 2022, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady for 6th straight day | Jan. 26, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 26, 2022, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Biden has canceled $15B in student loan debt since taking office
Since taking office, President Joe Biden has enacted nearly $15 billion worth of student loan forgiveness via executive action, according to the Department of Education.
Mortgage refis dwindle along with incentives
Demand for mortgages took a big hit in the past week as the rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose for the fifth consecutive week.
First-time homebuyer guide: 10 steps to get you started
This first-time homebuyer guide can help you avoid mistakes and find the right mortgage to buy your first home.
Biden ignores question about student loan forgiveness at press conference
The future of federal student aid is unclear as federal student loan payments are set to resume in May.
Big tech stocks take a major hit
Constellation Research CEO Ray Wang and Market Gauge Group Managing Director Michelle Schneider react to tech stocks taking a major hit and discuss the role inflation and COVID-19 play on the markets
2021 was 'fantastic year' for home sales despite low inventory, high prices: RE/MAX
The 2021 housing market was the busiest ever, according to a new RE/MAX report, as a record number of homes sold at a breakneck pace.
I refinanced my student loans into a mortgage — can I still get them forgiven?
The Credible Money Coach answers homeowner’s student loan relief questions.