Ilhan Omar, AOC, other progressive lawmakers press Biden to release student loan forgiveness memo
Progressive Democrats are urging the Department of Education to release a memo about the president's authority to enact a widespread federal student loan discharge.
Progressive Democrats are urging the Department of Education to release a memo about the president's authority to enact a widespread federal student loan discharge.
How to get out of a real estate agent contract
Getting out of a contract with a Realtor or real estate agent is possible but can lead to early termination fees. Here’s what you need to know.
Getting out of a contract with a Realtor or real estate agent is possible but can lead to early termination fees. Here’s what you need to know.
Some consumers to spend more post-pandemic, including on home improvements, survey finds
More than a quarter of Americans who plan to increase their post-pandemic spending want to take on a home improvement project, according to a new survey. Here are some ways to pay for renovations.
More than a quarter of Americans who plan to increase their post-pandemic spending want to take on a home improvement project, according to a new survey. Here are some ways to pay for renovations.
Longer student loan forbearance is needed, 40% of borrowers say in survey
The payment suspension on federal student loans was part of the greater push for COVID-19 emergency relief, but payments restart in just a few short months. According to a new survey, 40% of borrowers want a longer suspension of loan payments.
The payment suspension on federal student loans was part of the greater push for COVID-19 emergency relief, but payments restart in just a few short months. According to a new survey, 40% of borrowers want a longer suspension of loan payments.
What is a deductible in car insurance?
Here’s everything you need to know about car insurance deductibles, including how much they cost and what type of coverage you may need.
Here’s everything you need to know about car insurance deductibles, including how much they cost and what type of coverage you may need.
Child tax credit improves savings for 33% of families, data shows - what to do if you're struggling
The future of child tax credits lies in the $3.5 trillion budget bill being negotiated in Congress. New data shows the credit improves finances for 33% of families.
The future of child tax credits lies in the $3.5 trillion budget bill being negotiated in Congress. New data shows the credit improves finances for 33% of families.
Save money when buying a car with these 3 tips, according to study
As car prices rise, here are some ways to save money when buying a car.
As car prices rise, here are some ways to save money when buying a car.
Biden administration announces student loan forgiveness program overhaul, will impact over 500K borrowers
The Biden administration announced its plans to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, impacting half a million borrowers.
The Biden administration announced its plans to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, impacting half a million borrowers.
Homeowner equity grows to nearly $3T in Q2, averaging $50K annual gain per homeowner: report
Home prices are surging, bringing record equity gains to homeowners.
Home prices are surging, bringing record equity gains to homeowners.
Senate confirms new CFPB director who believes government 'must do more to cancel student debt'
New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.
New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.
Biden administration to reveal major student debt forgiveness overhaul this week
The Department of Education is preparing to announce major overhauls to its Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The Department of Education is preparing to announce major overhauls to its Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
10-year fixed student loan refinance rates plunge to a new 15-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.
Housing expert: October mortgage rates won’t see drastic change, but expected to increase
Mortgage interest rates could slowly and steadily increase over the course of October, one expert explained.
Mortgage interest rates could slowly and steadily increase over the course of October, one expert explained.
Biden administration has canceled $1.5B in student loans via borrower defense: How to apply
The Biden administration approved $1.5 billion worth of borrower defense to repayment applications between January and July. You may qualify for a borrower defense discharge if your school misled you or violated state law.
The Biden administration approved $1.5 billion worth of borrower defense to repayment applications between January and July. You may qualify for a borrower defense discharge if your school misled you or violated state law.
Survey finds credit cards are the main source of debt for Americans
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News and World Report talks about their findings from a recent survey on Americans in debt.
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News and World Report talks about their findings from a recent survey on Americans in debt.
Wells Fargo study shows most Americans not ready for natural disasters: How you can prepare
Americans are not prepared physically or financially for natural disasters, according to a new study from Wells Fargo. Here's how you can prepare.
Americans are not prepared physically or financially for natural disasters, according to a new study from Wells Fargo. Here's how you can prepare.
Mortgage rates rise over 3% for first time since June: Freddie Mac data
Interest for a 30-year mortgage rose above 3% for the first time since June after their largest single-week increase since February. But many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refinance.
Interest for a 30-year mortgage rose above 3% for the first time since June after their largest single-week increase since February. But many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refinance.
Average private student loan interest rates remain low, data shows: How you can lock in a good rate
Private student loan rates are different from federal student loan rates because they can vary depending on a number of factors. See how you can qualify for the lowest fixed and variable rates on a private loan in this analysis.
Private student loan rates are different from federal student loan rates because they can vary depending on a number of factors. See how you can qualify for the lowest fixed and variable rates on a private loan in this analysis.
Navient wants to exit the federal student loan program, impacting 6M borrowers
Navient wants to transfer its federal student loan servicing contract to a new company. Here's what to do if you're one of the 6 million borrowers impacted by this decision.
Navient wants to transfer its federal student loan servicing contract to a new company. Here's what to do if you're one of the 6 million borrowers impacted by this decision.
Biden administration extends additional mortgage relief options for FHA loans
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced new forbearance options for homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments.
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced new forbearance options for homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments.