Personal loan interest rates creep up, but 5-year rates still lower than this time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
How to pay off $50K in student loans
Here’s how to pay off $50K in student loans after you leave school.
Here are 3 ways to pay off holiday debt quickly
Growth in holiday spending could reach an all-time high in 2021. Here are ways to pay down your holiday debt quickly.
Student loan forbearance extension: What borrowers should know
The White House once again extended the federal student loan payment pause through May 2022, which means borrowers have 90 additional days to prepare for repayment.
5-year personal loan interest rates slip, 3-year rates edge up
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Does debt consolidation hurt your credit? What you need to know
Debt consolidation lets you roll several high-interests debts into one manageable payment. Find out whether it hurts your credit.
Housing inventory shortages drive seller's market in November, Redfin reports
Redfin's housing market predictions for 2022 are more positive with a higher supply of new homes causing price growth to slow down. But by then, higher mortgage rates are likely to impact housing affordability.
Medicaid eligibility expiring for millions of Americans in January
Medicaid eligibility is expiring for millions of Americans in January. Here's what to do if you are struggling.
Another chance to save: 30-year rates slip back toward 3% | Dec. 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 23, 2021, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates recover: 20-year fixed fall below 3% | Dec. 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 23, 2021, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
Tips for spotting and avoiding personal loan scams
Personal loan scams have been on the rise. Here are six red flags that can help you identify scammers and find reputable personal loan lenders.
Biden extends federal student loan payment pause until May 1
President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”
Today's mortgage refinance rates spike: Is savings window closing? | Dec. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 22, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Today's best mortgage deal? 20-year rates hold steady, low for 11th day | Dec. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 22, 2021, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
How much does it cost to refinance a student loan?
Refinancing may make your student loan debt more manageable. And in most cases, there’s no upfront cost. (iStock)
Final child tax credit payments issued as Manchin pulls support for Build Back Better
The Build Back Better bill is a $1.7 trillion social safety net that includes investments in climate change, health care and child care, which includes expanding child tax credit (CTC) payments through 2022.
Home prices surge 19.5% annually in September, but experts say pace of growth is slowing
Home prices surged nearly 20% in September, but the pace of increase is slowing. Here's how homeowners can take advantage of their home values.
Holiday shopping held back by COVID financial impact, survey shows
COVID-19 continues to put a strain on finances this holiday season, however spending is expected to increase from last year, according to a new survey. Here's what to do if you are struggling financially.
Illinois minimum wage set to increase on New Year's Day
The minimum wage in Illinois will be raised to $12 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2022.