Nearly 70% of medical debt in collections will be removed from credit reports, bureaus say
The major credit bureaus have updated their rules for sending medical bills to collections, which is expected to remove nearly 70% of medical collections debt from credit reports.
5-year variable rate student loans dip back below 6%
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
SoFi CEO urges Biden to cancel $10,000 in student loan debt, restart payments
SoFi CEO Anthony Noto is calling on the Biden administration to resume federal student loan repayment and provide $10,000 in student debt relief for distressed borrowers.
Personal loan rates creep up, but still lower than same time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Retirees strained by higher home insurance rates in Florida: Here's how to cut costs
Floridians are having “a very difficult time” finding a home insurance policy, according to Mark Friedlander of Triple-I.
Personal loan rates edge up: Still lower than same time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
2021 sees most cash-out refinances in nearly two decades: Black Knight data
Cash-out mortgage refinances increased in 2021, as rising home prices and low mortgage rates incentivized homeowners to tap into their home equity, the latest data from Black Knight showed.
Many federal student loan borrowers at risk of delinquency when forbearance ends, NY Fed warns
Federal student loan borrowers in the Direct Loan program may face difficulty when payments resume in May, according to a report from the New York Federal Reserve.
10-year fixed rate private student loans continue 4-week downward trend
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
How your student loans could be impacted by the Fed rate hike
Variable student loan rates are likely to rise after the Federal Reserve's March interest rate increases. This could mean higher monthly loan payments for some current borrowers.
CFPB's overdraft fee research refuted by CBA president: 'Not backed by reality'
The CFPB is becoming increasingly critical of overdraft fees. However, one trade organization says this outlook could be hurting consumers.
3-year personal loan rates continue downward trend as 5-year rates edge up
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
This state wants to pay off $40K in student loan debt for first-time homebuyers
New details have been released about a bill in the Maine legislature that would offer significant student debt relief for first-time homebuyers in the state.
Fed rate hike sends mortgage rates soaring past 4%
Following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates, mortgage rates surged past 4% this week for the first time since 2019, according to Freddie Mac.
Sen. Murray urges Biden to extend student loan payment pause until 2023
The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.
Wholesale inflation surges 10% in February: Here's how consumers are affected
Wholesale inflation surged in February, driven by rising gas prices. This could mean higher prices for consumers in the weeks to come.
'Competitive' spring homebuying season is starting early this year, industry analyst says
Despite higher prices, a recent decrease in mortgage rates and stabilizing inventory levels may be advantageous for homebuyers in the coming months, one economist recently said.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates: What to do now
In order to fight decades-high inflation levels, the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2018 on Wednesday.