Survey: 93% of student loan borrowers aren't ready to restart payments in May
Student loan payments resume in May, but a new survey suggests that the vast majority of borrowers aren't financially prepared.
Student loan payments resume in May, but a new survey suggests that the vast majority of borrowers aren't financially prepared.
Illinois has the highest tax rates in the nation, study finds
Your wallet already knows this, but new research proves Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country.
Your wallet already knows this, but new research proves Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country.
Illinoisans pay 39% more taxes than the average American, study finds
Your wallet already knows this, but new research proves Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country.
Your wallet already knows this, but new research proves Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country.
Buy now, pay later schemes rife with pitfalls for unsuspecting consumers
Personal finance expert George Kamel talks about the pitfalls of "buy now, pay later" schemes and how they could damage credit scores of unsuspecting customers.
Personal finance expert George Kamel talks about the pitfalls of "buy now, pay later" schemes and how they could damage credit scores of unsuspecting customers.
IRS to hire 10,000 workers to help with tax return backlog
The backlog includes at least 10 million individual tax returns and 4 million business tax returns going back to last year.
The backlog includes at least 10 million individual tax returns and 4 million business tax returns going back to last year.
Personal loan rates edge up again, but still lower than 2021 levels
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.
Cook County to launch basic income program
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
CFPB accuses student loan servicers of making ‘deceptive statements to borrowers’ on PSLF, steps up scrutiny
The CFPB said will step up scrutiny of student loan servicers amid accusations that borrowers are being given the wrong information about public service loan forgiveness.
The CFPB said will step up scrutiny of student loan servicers amid accusations that borrowers are being given the wrong information about public service loan forgiveness.
Guaranteed income pilot program coming for suburban Cook County residents
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Private student loan rates tick up: Still well below January highs
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Car insurance rates 'aren't skyrocketing' despite 4% annual inflation: report
Record-high price inflation has resulted in car insurance rate increases over the past year, but average rates are actually about the same as they were before the pandemic.
Record-high price inflation has resulted in car insurance rate increases over the past year, but average rates are actually about the same as they were before the pandemic.
Tips for saving money on groceries
Registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk dishes out a few easy ways to save money while grocery shopping.
Registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk dishes out a few easy ways to save money while grocery shopping.
How is your money affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial breaks down how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could impact the day-to-day finances of Americans.
Bill Bloom from Bloom Financial breaks down how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could impact the day-to-day finances of Americans.
Personal loans may help you pay off $10K worth of credit card debt 10 years faster: Here's how
Consolidating your credit card debt into a personal loan at a lower rate can help you get out of debt years faster and save extra money on interest charges.
Consolidating your credit card debt into a personal loan at a lower rate can help you get out of debt years faster and save extra money on interest charges.
Federal student loan payments restart in 2 months: How borrowers can prepare
Student loan borrowers will be expected to resume payments in May after two years of federal forbearance. Here's what to know.
Student loan borrowers will be expected to resume payments in May after two years of federal forbearance. Here's what to know.
Many families lack confidence in funding college education: Sallie Mae survey
A new survey said that while college-bound students say higher education is important, they are unsure how to pay for it.
A new survey said that while college-bound students say higher education is important, they are unsure how to pay for it.
These 2.4M borrowers may not get student loan forgiveness
Americans with private student debt wouldn't meet the eligibility requirements for widespread federal loan forgiveness that's proposed by prominent Democrats.
Americans with private student debt wouldn't meet the eligibility requirements for widespread federal loan forgiveness that's proposed by prominent Democrats.
Student loan forgiveness programs: Which one is best for you?
Student loan forgiveness programs can cancel all or part of your federal student loans. Learn how they work and if you’re eligible.
Student loan forgiveness programs can cancel all or part of your federal student loans. Learn how they work and if you’re eligible.
Should you get a wedding loan to pay for your big day?
Wedding loans provide a lump sum to pay for goods and services on your big day. Here’s a look at what they offer and how to shop for the right loan.
Wedding loans provide a lump sum to pay for goods and services on your big day. Here’s a look at what they offer and how to shop for the right loan.
7 tips on how to pay for college
Wondering how to pay for college? Consider these ways to cover college costs and reduce education expenses.
Wondering how to pay for college? Consider these ways to cover college costs and reduce education expenses.