‘Financially hobbled for life’: The elite master’s degrees that don’t pay off
Recent film program graduates of Columbia University who took out federal student loans had a median debt of $181,000.
Mortgage lenders see increased demand for new home purchases, Fannie Mae reports
Despite low housing inventory and record-high home values, enthusiasm from home buyers remains high.
Fixed rates for private student loans drop, while variable rates rise
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Calls for fourth stimulus check are ‘totally detached from reality’: Brian Brenberg
The King’s College in Manhattan Business Professor Brian Brenberg reacts to a new Change.org petition calling for a fourth stimulus check.
Brian Brenberg on impact of stimulus, raising taxes
The King’s College in Manhattan Business Professor Brian Brenberg on calls for another stimulus check and potential plans to raise taxes.
NY couple builds credit card processing empire, eliminates business fees
Swipe4Free CFO Jennifer Vartanov explains how the company was founded and its goal to save business owners money from credit card processing fees.
Today's mortgage refinance rates: 20-year rates jump, other terms hold steady | July 8, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 8, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s 10-year mortgage rates slide, others show no change | July 8, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 8, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
How to pay off $60,000 in credit card debt
Paying off $60,000 in credit card debt is no easy feat, but with dedication and the right tools it’s possible to chip away at your debt.
17% of parents took out life insurance amid pandemic: Here's how to get the best rate
The coronavirus pandemic forced many parents to take a closer look at their financial wellbeing: 17% of parents took out a life insurance policy for them or their partner, a recent survey from Policygenius found.
Americans rank debt payoff as highest financial priority, study shows — How to make it happen
The No. 1 personal finance goal for Americans is debt repayment, a recent study showed. Consider paying off your debt with one of these debt management strategies.
Visa: $1B of cryptocurrency spent on goods, services
Over $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been spent by consumers globally in the past six months using crypto-linked Visa cards, according to the credit and debit card company.
Today's mortgage refinance rates: 20-year rates drop, while others edge up | July 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 7, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Today's 20-year mortgage rates hit near five-month low | July 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 7, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Most student loan borrowers aren't ready to resume payments, survey finds - here's what you can do
Most college graduates aren't prepared for federal student loan payments to resume, according to a recent survey. Here are three ways it can be easier once forbearance ends.
What caused the IRS' 35M tax return backlog and when will you get your refund?
The tax deadline came and went, but the IRS has tens of millions of returns it has not yet processed due to a combination of COVID-19-related factors and late legislative changes made by Congress.
US on cusp of greatest generational wealth transfer in history
Wealth Enhancement Group SVP Nicole Webb and Money Map Press chief strategist Shah Gilani discuss today’s markets and how families who are passing on wealth to the next generation can avoid losing money.
Refinance for debt consolidation: pros, cons, and what to know
Refinancing for debt consolidation comes with risks and benefits. Here’s what to know about how to refinance for debt consolidation.
3 easy ways to cut expenses as eviction moratorium, unemployment benefits expire
With federal COVID-19 protections set to expire soon, you may be looking for an easy way to cut your monthly expenses. Refinancing your loans can save you money every month without having to change your spending habits.
Today’s mortgage refinance rates: three key rates drop while 15-year rates hold firm | July 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 6, 2021, which are down from last Friday.