Survey finds nearly a third owe more than $30K in student loans
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about their new survey examining the staggering amount of student loan debt accrued by Americans.
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report talks about their new survey examining the staggering amount of student loan debt accrued by Americans.
Credit card debt surged during pandemic, survey finds: How to pay it off quickly
Americans are increasing their credit card spending through the pandemic. Here's how to pay it down.
Americans are increasing their credit card spending through the pandemic. Here's how to pay it down.
Congress fails to pass eviction moratorium extension, but homeowners and renters still have options
Congress failed to pass an extension to the freeze on evictions Friday before heading into its summer recess.
Congress failed to pass an extension to the freeze on evictions Friday before heading into its summer recess.
Biden administration has canceled $1.5B in student loan debt so far: Who could benefit next
The Biden Administration has erased $1.5 billion worth of college debt under loan forgiveness programs for 92,000 borrowers who met certain eligibility requirements. See if you qualify, and consider alternative loan repayment programs.
The Biden Administration has erased $1.5 billion worth of college debt under loan forgiveness programs for 92,000 borrowers who met certain eligibility requirements. See if you qualify, and consider alternative loan repayment programs.
Most Americans say it’s a good time to sell a home – here’s why you may consider a mortgage refinance instead
Home prices are surging at a record pace, causing consumers to agree now is not a good time to buy a home.
Home prices are surging at a record pace, causing consumers to agree now is not a good time to buy a home.
Biden administration extends eviction freeze: What to do if you’re struggling to make payments
The Biden administration is extending its eviction moratorium, but calls on Congress to do more.
The Biden administration is extending its eviction moratorium, but calls on Congress to do more.
Concern over foreclosure increases after forbearance ends 'wildly overestimated,' expert says
As forbearance periods close, one expert says not to expect a wave of foreclosures.
As forbearance periods close, one expert says not to expect a wave of foreclosures.
Biden facing renewed push from Dems to cancel $50K in student loan debt per borrower, extend payment freeze
Key Democrats are once again urging Biden to cancel student loans and extend the student loan payment freeze.
Key Democrats are once again urging Biden to cancel student loans and extend the student loan payment freeze.
Fed wraps monetary policy meeting, keeping interest rates unchanged amid signs of strengthening economy
The Federal Reserve wrapped up its July monetary policy meeting Wednesday with the announcement that it will keep the federal funds rate at its targeted 0% to 0.25% range.
The Federal Reserve wrapped up its July monetary policy meeting Wednesday with the announcement that it will keep the federal funds rate at its targeted 0% to 0.25% range.
How to remove PMI from your mortgage
Once you reach 20% equity in your home, you can ask your lender to cancel PMI or refinance to a loan without it.
Once you reach 20% equity in your home, you can ask your lender to cancel PMI or refinance to a loan without it.
Rep. Chuy Garcia introduces bill to extend interest rate cap for service members to everyone
An Illinois congressman took center stage Thursday at a hearing in Washington, D.C. about interest rates and loans.
An Illinois congressman took center stage Thursday at a hearing in Washington, D.C. about interest rates and loans.
13.4M Americans behind on housing payment, survey says: Here's how to get back on track
Housing payments can comprise a large portion of your monthly budget, making it difficult to stay on track during times of financial hardship. Here's how you can save money on your monthly loan payments to get your finances back on track.
Housing payments can comprise a large portion of your monthly budget, making it difficult to stay on track during times of financial hardship. Here's how you can save money on your monthly loan payments to get your finances back on track.
What credit score do you need for a mortgage?
There’s no universal minimum credit score needed for a mortgage, but a better credit score will give you more options.
There’s no universal minimum credit score needed for a mortgage, but a better credit score will give you more options.
Student debt is preventing millennials from buying a home – here’s what you can do
Student debt continues to rise, and is now working against millennials trying to save up to buy a home.
Student debt continues to rise, and is now working against millennials trying to save up to buy a home.
Biden doesn't have authority to cancel student debt, Pelosi says: What to do with your college loans
Speaker Pelosi contradicted prominent Democratic lawmakers when it comes to student loan cancellation, saying that Biden doesn't have the executive authority to discharge loans. See what you can do with your loans in the meantime.
Speaker Pelosi contradicted prominent Democratic lawmakers when it comes to student loan cancellation, saying that Biden doesn't have the executive authority to discharge loans. See what you can do with your loans in the meantime.
1.5M homeowners delinquent on mortgage payments, report shows – what to do if you’re struggling
Mortgage delinquencies dropped to their lowest level since the pandemic began - but that still leaves 1.5 million homeowners coping with serious delinquency.
Mortgage delinquencies dropped to their lowest level since the pandemic began - but that still leaves 1.5 million homeowners coping with serious delinquency.
5 surprising things that can prevent you from getting life insurance
There are many legitimate reasons for being denied life insurance coverage, especially if you have a history of high-risk behavior.
There are many legitimate reasons for being denied life insurance coverage, especially if you have a history of high-risk behavior.
Variable student loan rates plummet to lowest level since February
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly. (iStock)
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly. (iStock)
How much is nursing school?
Although nursing school can be pricey, you can pay for it using a variety of funding options, including student loans, scholarships and grants.
Although nursing school can be pricey, you can pay for it using a variety of funding options, including student loans, scholarships and grants.
Biden launches inquiry to fix failed college debt forgiveness program: What to do if you don't qualify
The Biden administration is opening an inquiry into the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which was established to serve public sector employees but has rejected 98% of applicants thus far. Here's what you can do if you don't qualify for PSLF or Temporary Expanded PSLF.
The Biden administration is opening an inquiry into the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which was established to serve public sector employees but has rejected 98% of applicants thus far. Here's what you can do if you don't qualify for PSLF or Temporary Expanded PSLF.