Schumer escalates pressure on Biden to cancel student loans in 2022
The Senate majority leader has called on the Biden administration to cancel student loans in a series of Twitter posts over the past several weeks. While some borrowers have qualified for a loan discharge through the PSLF program, most debtors haven't yet benefited from forgiveness.
30-year mortgage rates hold steady for second straight day | Jan. 7, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 7, 2022, which are largely up from yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates hold at bargain levels for 30- and 20-year terms | Jan. 7, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 7, 2022, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
3 things borrowers should know about the extended student loan payment pause
The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended from February until May, giving borrowers an additional 90 days to prepare for student loan repayment. Here are 3 things federal student loan borrowers should keep in mind.
How to refinance a home equity loan
If you want to refinance a home equity loan, you may be wondering how to go about it. Learn how to do it and the pros and cons.
Planning to file your tax return for free? TurboTax drops out of key IRS program
Tax-filing season is swiftly approaching, but Americans planning to file their returns for free will have fewer options to do so than in years past.
Majority of small businesses raising prices due to inflation, study shows
Inflation is rising at a record pace, forcing many small businesses to raise their prices. Here's what consumers can do to if they are struggling.
Personal loan interest rates plunge: Borrowers can save on 3-year and 5-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Powerball $632.6M jackpot: Winning tickets sold in California, Wisconsin
Two lottery players, one in California and another in Wisconsin, will be splitting the seventh-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
FAFSA changes are coming but 52% of colleges aren't prepared, survey finds
Recently passed legislation will bring major changes to FAFSA for the 2023-24 school year and beyond, but higher education institutions say they are not prepared.
Today's best mortgage rates? Look to mid-length repayment terms | Jan. 6, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 6, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Still time to save: 30-year mortgage refinance rates hold steady | Jan. 6, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 6, 2022, which are a mixed bag compared to yesterday.
Inflation calculator: See how higher prices are hitting your wallet
Americans are wrestling with the highest inflation in a generation, and the surging prices for everything from gasoline to food are rapidly eroding consumers' purchasing power.
Interest rates expected to rise in January, expert says
Interest rates are expected to increase in January, according to one expert. Here's why he says homeowners should refinance now.
Here are Wednesday's winning Powerball numbers
The third Powerball drawing of the new year was the charm.
Debt collectors can now contact you through text, email and even social media
Credit card companies, medical providers and more can hire debt collectors to hound you for virtually any kind of debt. Now, these professionals can also collect debt payments by reaching out to you online.
Private student loan rates edge up, but 10-year fixed rates are lower than this time last year
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
What is a mortgage origination fee and do I have to pay it?
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might not be prepared to pay a loan origination fee. Learn more about this fee and if you can avoid paying it.
Average home insurance rates are rising faster than inflation — and they're not likely to slow down
Average home insurance costs rose 11.4% between 2017 and 2020, outpacing inflation and driving up the price of homeownership for Americans across the country.
2022 is the year of the raise and workers getting the ‘upper hand,’ personal finance expert says
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato says it's a great time for workers to know their market value amid the biggest pay raise in a decade.
















