9 ways to improve your credit score before applying for a personal loan
You’ll likely need a good credit score to qualify for low personal loan rates. Here are 9 ways to improve your credit score before you apply.
30-year mortgage rates stick at 5.5% | August 29, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for August 29, 2022, which are mixed from last Friday.
Democrats deserve to be thrown out of office for Biden's 'unconstitutional' student loan handout: Jim Jordan
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan criticized Biden's student loan handout Monday, calling it "unconstitutional," and addressed the Republican effort to win the midterm elections.
Today’s best mortgage refinance deal? 10- and 15-year rates dip under 5% | August 29, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 29, 2022, which are mixed from last Friday.
NASA's Artemis 1 mission moon rocket launch scrubbed after delays
NASA has called off the scheduled launch of its Artemis 1 mission moon rocket Monday following technical and weather issues, including a problem with chilling an engine.
Secret Service returns $286M in fraudulently-obtained COVID relief loans to SBA
The Secret Service returned $286 million in fraudulently-obtained COVID relief funds to the SBA that fell under the Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Nearly all COVID stimulus education money approved early in 2021 remains unspent
As students enter their second full school year after the passage of the American Rescue Plan, just over 12% of its education funding has been spent.
Fed’s Bostic says government spending 'somewhat of a headwind' for inflation
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said Friday that government spending is "somewhat of a headwind" for reducing inflation.
Here's how the student loan payment pause impacted borrowers' credit scores
A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that the moratorium on federal student loan payments has positively impacted borrower's finances and credit scores.
Kevin Hart opens new vegan fast-food restaurant in LA
Actor-comedian Kevin Hart opened a new plant-based, fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles called Hart House. The menu includes burgers, salads, fries, milkshakes and more.
Short vs. long personal loan terms: How to choose the right one
Need to borrow money, but aren’t sure what personal loan repayment term to choose? Learn more about short vs. long personal loan terms.
World Bank president on Fed's inflation fight: Central banks have more tools than rate hikes
World Bank President David Malpass responds to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's concern over combatting inflation and the options world governments have to increase production.
NBC considers cutting back programming hours in prime time
NBC considers moving Jimmy Fallon earlier. This could affect completion with rivals Jimmy Kimmel ABC and Stephen Colbert at CBS. Paramount, Disney, and Comcast compete.
White House says student loan handout to cost $24B per year, applications to be available in October
The White House says that its new student loan forgiveness program is expected to cost $24 billion over a 10-year period, far less than what independent researchers have said.
Homeowners leaving market as asking prices drop
A good number of homeowners are becoming more reluctant to list their home for sale as asking prices fall from waning demand, according to a new Redfin report.
Will your $10K-$20K of student loan forgiveness come with a tax hit?
Here’s what to know about state and federal taxes on student loan forgiveness, and whether you’ll be facing a big tax bill next April.
Maine lobster fishing union drops part of lawsuit against federal government over whale restrictions
The Maine Lobstering Union has dropped part of its lawsuit against the federal government regarding new restrictions that protect whales.
Florida couple who paid off $190k in student loan debt in 27 months 'angry' over Biden's handout
Cristina and Sherman Merricks call Biden's student loan handouts "unfair" and coming at a cost to their children after working to pay off $190,000 of student loan debt.
Some back-to-school shoppers turn to BNPL to cover higher prices: TransUnion survey
Some shoppers who are facing increased costs for back-to-school items have increasingly begun using buy now, pay later (BNPL) as a solution, according to a recent TransUnion report.
Kentucky logistics company opening new facility that will create 210 jobs
A Kentucky logistics company is opening a new headquarters operation that will create 210 jobs. The facility will employ people in sales, operations, and administrative roles.



















