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.”
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
The minimum wage in Illinois will be raised to $12 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2022.
Senators urge Biden administration to simplify military student loan forgiveness program
Members of the military may qualify to have the remaining balance of their student loan debt forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. But with strict documentation requirements, Congress is calling for additional student loan benefits for borrowers who served in the Armed Forces.
Members of the military may qualify to have the remaining balance of their student loan debt forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. But with strict documentation requirements, Congress is calling for additional student loan benefits for borrowers who served in the Armed Forces.
Warren, Schumer 'strongly urge' Biden to extend student loan forbearance and cancel debt
Progressive lawmakers are calling for the Education Department to extend the forbearance period as federal student loan borrowers are set to resume payments in February.
Progressive lawmakers are calling for the Education Department to extend the forbearance period as federal student loan borrowers are set to resume payments in February.
Can you use a personal loan to pay off your car?
If you’re looking to get out of auto loan debt, you can use a personal loan to pay off your car. Learn what this entails and whether it’s a good idea.
If you’re looking to get out of auto loan debt, you can use a personal loan to pay off your car. Learn what this entails and whether it’s a good idea.
Single Americans would rather buy a home than pay for a wedding, survey finds
Unmarried Americans are prioritizing homeownership over paying for a wedding, according to a new survey.
Unmarried Americans are prioritizing homeownership over paying for a wedding, according to a new survey.
Student loan payment pause will not be extended, White House confirms
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.
How to get your student loan interest deduction
The student loan interest deduction allows you to subtract up to $2,500 from your taxable income for interest paid on student loans. Here’s how it works.
The student loan interest deduction allows you to subtract up to $2,500 from your taxable income for interest paid on student loans. Here’s how it works.
Lawmakers consider Social Security 2100 Act aimed at protecting future benefits
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.
Some Americans skip buying Christmas presents to afford health care, survey finds
Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.
Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.
Best emergency loans of 2021
Emergency loans are typically unsecured personal loans that you can apply for and receive within a few business days. Learn more.
Emergency loans are typically unsecured personal loans that you can apply for and receive within a few business days. Learn more.
Student loan borrowers can potentially save $5K by refinancing as interest rates set record lows
Student loan refinancing rates on fixed-rate and variable-rate loans fell to record lows in November, giving borrowers the opportunity to save more money on their student debt.
Student loan refinancing rates on fixed-rate and variable-rate loans fell to record lows in November, giving borrowers the opportunity to save more money on their student debt.
Lenders use AI to offer low credit score personal loans to borrowers
Fintech lenders are increasing their use of AI to go beyond the traditional credit scores and offer personal loans to borrowers with lower credit scores.
Fintech lenders are increasing their use of AI to go beyond the traditional credit scores and offer personal loans to borrowers with lower credit scores.
Personal loan interest rates continue downward slide
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.