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.

Tips for protecting yourself and financial information from cyber attacks
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Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak, joins Good Day Chicago to dish out helpful tips for protecting your online information and finances from cyber attacks.

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.

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.