Personal Finance

More Americans are saying now is not a good time to buy a home as home prices are surging at a record pace. And the latest data shows that pace is accelerating. Here's how homeowners can take advantage.

Check out the mortgage rates for August 2, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 2, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.

Filing for benefits at 62 will lower them in the process. Here's why that's a wise move anyway.

If warm sand under your toes is your idea of the good life, this could be your ticket.

The FHFA and FHA each announced Friday that their coronavirus pandemic-driven eviction moratoria, which protect homeowners and renters from eviction in the event of nonpayment of rent, will be extended through Sept. 30, 2021.

The end of forbearance periods will not bring a foreclosure wave, one expert explained. Here's what to do to avoid foreclosure if you are struggling to make payments.

Democratic lawmakers once again renewed their call for Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in student debt and to extend the student loan payment freeze until March 2022.

Lenders may require you to have private mortgage insurance, which increases your monthly payment. Learn how to remove PMI.

Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 30, 2021, which are largely up from yesterday.

Check out the mortgage rates for July 30, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.

The Federal Reserve wrapped up its July monetary policy meeting Wednesday with the announcement that it will keep the federal funds rate at its targeted 0% to 0.25% range.

Don't have enough savings? Consider these out-of-the-box solutions.

As mortgage rates ticked up for the 30-year mortgage, rates for a 15-year mortgage hit an all-time low. Experts explain why now is a good time to refinance.

Home buyers pay closing costs of $6,000 on average, according to a new report. Here are three ways to cover the costs associated with buying a home in today's real estate market.

In July 2021, a federal court ruled that private student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy. But student loan refinancing may offer a better way to manage your college debt without significantly damaging your credit score.

Housing payments can comprise a large portion of your monthly budget, making it difficult to stay on track during times of financial hardship. Here's how you can save money on your monthly loan payments to get your finances back on track.

Check out the mortgage rates for July 29, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.