FHFA to eliminate G-fees for some homebuyers
At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) conference on Monday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the elimination of added mortgage fees for some borrowers. Here's what that means for you.
At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) conference on Monday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the elimination of added mortgage fees for some borrowers. Here's what that means for you.
How to manage your finances without a credit card
Personal finance experts Dave Ramsey and George Kamel dish out three tips for living without a credit card.
Personal finance experts Dave Ramsey and George Kamel dish out three tips for living without a credit card.
Fed says inflation concerns remain, will continue raising rates
The Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes revealed that it's prepared to continue raising interest rates in the coming months but has its eye on the state of the current economy.
The Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes revealed that it's prepared to continue raising interest rates in the coming months but has its eye on the state of the current economy.
Housing market rebalance could mean bargains for buyers: report
The housing market may be tipping in favor of buyers, according to Knock.
The housing market may be tipping in favor of buyers, according to Knock.
Taxpayers may get bigger refunds for 2023 to help keep up with inflation
The IRS is increasing the standard deduction and tax bracket limits amid inflation.
The IRS is increasing the standard deduction and tax bracket limits amid inflation.
IRS inflation adjustment could lower your tax bill in 2023
The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.
The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level since 2022, driving down housing demand
Mortgage rates and 'lingering inflation, recession fears and housing affordability' are driving down demand for housing, Freddie Mac said.
Mortgage rates and 'lingering inflation, recession fears and housing affordability' are driving down demand for housing, Freddie Mac said.
Student loan borrowers can now apply to have debt forgiven — what to know
The website to apply to have student loan debt forgiven went live Friday night.
The website to apply to have student loan debt forgiven went live Friday night.
Website to apply for student loan debt forgiveness goes live
The website to apply to have student loan debt forgiven went live Friday night.
The website to apply to have student loan debt forgiven went live Friday night.
Social Security Administration to make substantial COLA increase in 2023, but is it enough for retirees?
The Social Security Administration announced a substantial increase for beneficiaries in 2023, marking the highest COLA increase in more than 40 years.
The Social Security Administration announced a substantial increase for beneficiaries in 2023, marking the highest COLA increase in more than 40 years.
6 ways to spot student loan forgiveness scams
Scams about during difficult financial times. Here’s how to avoid falling prey to student loan forgiveness scams.
Scams about during difficult financial times. Here’s how to avoid falling prey to student loan forgiveness scams.
Credit card vs. cash: How to decide which payment method is most beneficial
PErsonal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down what you should factors you should consider when using various forms of payment.
PErsonal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down what you should factors you should consider when using various forms of payment.
Credit card debt burdens nearly half of Americans, survey says: Here’s how to pay yours down
Credit card debt affects nearly half the country and the average American has an outstanding balance of more than $6,000, according to a recent survey. Here's how you can pay off your credit card debt quickly.
Credit card debt affects nearly half the country and the average American has an outstanding balance of more than $6,000, according to a recent survey. Here's how you can pay off your credit card debt quickly.
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
Lake County residents impacted by pandemic can now apply for rental assistance
If you live in Lake County and are having trouble paying your rent, you may be eligible to receive rental assistance.
If you live in Lake County and are having trouble paying your rent, you may be eligible to receive rental assistance.
Lake County offering rental assistance to some residents
If you live in Lake County and are having trouble paying your rent, you may be eligible to receive rental assistance.
If you live in Lake County and are having trouble paying your rent, you may be eligible to receive rental assistance.
Home prices see ‘forceful deceleration’ in July: Case-Shiller
Home prices decreased slightly on a monthly basis in July, and annual growth decelerated, according to Case-Shiller. Here's how you can take advantage of your home equity.
Home prices decreased slightly on a monthly basis in July, and annual growth decelerated, according to Case-Shiller. Here's how you can take advantage of your home equity.
Cook County residents can now apply for $500 a month via guaranteed income program
The guaranteed income pilot program will send $500 to more than 3,200 Cook County residents each month for the next two years.
The guaranteed income pilot program will send $500 to more than 3,200 Cook County residents each month for the next two years.
Personal loan interest rates continue to climb for 3- and 5-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.