Loans for a 600 credit score: What to know and where to find one

Taking out a personal loan with a credit score of 600 isn’t impossible — but it may require some creativity, and you may not get the best loan terms.

Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds

A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.

Need to boost your credit score quickly? Use these 5 tips

Having bad credit can negatively impact your financial wellness in a variety of ways, but these five tips can help you improve your FICO score quickly.

Does getting the COVID-19 vaccine affect your life insurance policy?

If you've received the COVID-19 vaccine, that won't jeopardize your life insurance policy. Read more to see what can disqualify you from life insurance payouts.

Fannie Mae executive: Top 3 reasons why homeowners should refinance their mortgage

Fannie Mae recently launched a low-income refinance option for homeowners. Now, one of the company's executives explains why U.S. homeowners should consider refinancing now.

17% of parents took out life insurance amid pandemic: Here's how to get the best rate

The coronavirus pandemic forced many parents to take a closer look at their financial wellbeing: 17% of parents took out a life insurance policy for them or their partner, a recent survey from Policygenius found.

Parents less worried about paying for college, some still leaning on student loans, survey finds

From college cost "sticker shock" to dipping into college savings, parents are feeling more confident in paying for college in 2021 than they were in 2020, according to a new survey.

Veterans borrowing VA loans at a record pace, study shows: Is this mortgage option right for you?

1.2 million veterans tapped into their VA home loan benefits in 2020, and even more are expected to do so this year. See where retired military service members are taking out VA loans at the highest rate, and learn more about the eligibility requirements.

11 ways to pay off student loans fast

It’s common for student loan borrowers to take 20 years or more to pay off their student debt. Here are steps you can take to be debt-free faster.

Toyota will stop donating to lawmakers who objected to 2020 election certification

Following an ad from the Lincoln Project that claimed Toyota donated to 37 GOP members who objected the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 Electoral College victory, the automaker announced it will no longer donate “to those members of Congress.”

General Iron owner sues city for $100 million — again — over delayed permit

The owner of a controversial car-shredding operation has filed another complaint against the city of Chicago — this time in state court — after a federal judge tossed out a similar lawsuit last month.