Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.
Best low-income loans: 12 lenders to consider
While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.
While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are lenders that offer low-income loans.
Online grocery retailers have hidden price markups, MIT study finds: How to save money on your food budget
Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.
Stocking your shelves with fresh groceries shouldn't be a financial burden. But with the rise of online grocery shopping, prices are becoming less predictable, according to a study from MIT.
These are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in America, report finds
Car theft is on the rise, according to a new report, and certain makes and models are being stolen at a higher rate.
Car theft is on the rise, according to a new report, and certain makes and models are being stolen at a higher rate.
Mortgage rates remain above 3%, but homeowners can still save by refinancing
Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.
Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.
Considering refinancing? Here's why you should lock in your mortgage rate before Nov. 2
Federal Reserve policies have an indirect impact on mortgage rates. Ahead of the Fed's upcoming meeting in November, consider locking in a low rate for your mortgage purchase or refinance.
Federal Reserve policies have an indirect impact on mortgage rates. Ahead of the Fed's upcoming meeting in November, consider locking in a low rate for your mortgage purchase or refinance.
5-year variable student loan refinance rates plummet to new 16-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Here is the average cost for auto insurance in 2021, and how to keep your costs down
See where auto insurance costs averaged highest and lowest in the U.S., and find out how to lower your premiums.
See where auto insurance costs averaged highest and lowest in the U.S., and find out how to lower your premiums.
Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy, data shows: How to reduce your hospital bills
Filing for bankruptcy can discharge your medical debt, but it can leave a lasting negative impact on your creditworthiness.
Filing for bankruptcy can discharge your medical debt, but it can leave a lasting negative impact on your creditworthiness.
Despite ongoing forgiveness talks, student loan borrowers should expect payments to resume, Cardona says
Tens of millions of borrowers will soon resume student loan repayment on their federal student loan debt. Here's what you can do to avoid delinquency.
Tens of millions of borrowers will soon resume student loan repayment on their federal student loan debt. Here's what you can do to avoid delinquency.
How do high-yield savings accounts work?
High-yield savings accounts offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts. Learn how high-yield savings accounts work.
High-yield savings accounts offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts. Learn how high-yield savings accounts work.
Fannie Mae again lowers economic growth outlook: What it means for interest rates
Fannie Mae lowered its economic growth forecast for the third consecutive month amid supply chain disruptions and rising inflation. Here's what it means for interest rates.
Fannie Mae lowered its economic growth forecast for the third consecutive month amid supply chain disruptions and rising inflation. Here's what it means for interest rates.
Housing supply can't keep up with demand, says NAHB CEO, but solution to ‘looming crisis’ must be found soon
Homebuilders are unable to keep up with the demand for new homes as labor and supply shortages continue. Here are the options available if you want to avoid today's competitive housing market.
Homebuilders are unable to keep up with the demand for new homes as labor and supply shortages continue. Here are the options available if you want to avoid today's competitive housing market.
Your new home final walk-through checklist
Before you close on a home, you need to complete one last step. Here’s a new home final walk-through checklist to ensure you inspect everything you need to.
Before you close on a home, you need to complete one last step. Here’s a new home final walk-through checklist to ensure you inspect everything you need to.
You may be owed unclaimed life insurance money: Here's how to find out
Here's how to find out if you're owed unclaimed life insurance benefits from a lost policy.
Here's how to find out if you're owed unclaimed life insurance benefits from a lost policy.
Biden may cut free community college from economic package
President Biden told a group of lawmakers on Oct. 19 that he plans on paring down his $3.5 trillion economic plan.
President Biden told a group of lawmakers on Oct. 19 that he plans on paring down his $3.5 trillion economic plan.
Here's what is driving up auto insurance costs, and how to keep yours low
Auto insurance costs are on the rise due to several factors such as an increase in fatal accidents, and rising demand and costs for vehicles.
Auto insurance costs are on the rise due to several factors such as an increase in fatal accidents, and rising demand and costs for vehicles.
FHFA expands mortgage refinance opportunities for low- and medium-income families
The FHFA announced an update to its low-income refinance program that will allow more homeowners to qualify and save on their monthly payments.
The FHFA announced an update to its low-income refinance program that will allow more homeowners to qualify and save on their monthly payments.
Schumer reiterates call for Biden to cancel $50K of student loan debt per borrower 'with the flick of a pen'
Schumer renewed calls for President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for federal student loan borrowers. Here's what the Education Department has said about loan repayment.
Schumer renewed calls for President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for federal student loan borrowers. Here's what the Education Department has said about loan repayment.
Can you qualify for unemployment if you're fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?
If you were fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be denied unemployment benefits. But there are several other ways to make ends meet if you've experienced job loss.
If you were fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be denied unemployment benefits. But there are several other ways to make ends meet if you've experienced job loss.