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.

'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.

Housing affordability tightens as majority of US sees double-digit home price growth in Q4 2021: NAR

Though home prices appreciation is slowing, growth remains strong as many metropolitan areas across America saw double-digit increases in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the NAR.

5 crucial phrases to know when asking for a pay raise
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Leadership expert Shannon Monson dishes out helpful tips for people looking for a pay raise in wake of Equal Pay Day.

How to get a mortgage without a credit score
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The housing market may be cooling down a bit. George Kamel discusses how you can get a mortgage without having a credit score.

Inflation rises to yet another new 40-year high in February

With inflation reaching yet another new 40-year high in February, economists have begun to question the Fed's ability to bring it back down.

Biden administration considering another student loan payment pause extension

President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.

This is the average student loan debt in every state

New data from The Institute for College Access & Success shows where the class of 2020 has the highest student loan debt balances.