How to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt

If you want to pay off $5,000 in credit card debt, try these strategies to help you get out of debt sooner.

Many Americans expect to use credit card rewards to travel in 2022: survey

Many credit cardholders said they're ready to use the reward points they accumulated after not traveling during COVID, according to a recent survey.

Biden announces student loan payment pause extension: What borrowers can do now

The White House is extending the student loan freeze until Aug. 31, President Biden announced Wednesday. Federal student loan payments were originally set to restart in May.

Tips to consider when signing up for gas reward credit cards
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Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about the pitfalls of gas reward credit cards and which ones offer the best bang for your buck.

Home prices surge in January after months of growth deceleration, data shows

Home prices surged in January ahead of the start of this year's spring homebuying season. Here's how homeowners can take advantage of their home's value.

Tips for negotiating lower rent amid increasing prices
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Brian Carberry, senior managing editor of Rent.com, dishes out helpful tips for negotiating a lower rent amid steadily increasing prices.

How much does a personal loan affect your credit score?

How much a personal loan affects your credit score depends on your unique financial situation. Learn more.

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.

Tips for saving money and maximizing your finances
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Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch dishes out helpful tips for saving money and avoiding sneaky fees and cash drains.

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.

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.