Fixed student loan rates fall, variable rates creep back up — but remain relatively low
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances.
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances.
What are the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year?
Federal Direct loans come with set borrowing limits, which are dependent upon a number of factors. Keep reading to learn the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year.
Federal Direct loans come with set borrowing limits, which are dependent upon a number of factors. Keep reading to learn the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year.
New $500K grant to help out Chicago youth
A new $500,000 grant is going straight toward helping Chicago youth.
A new $500,000 grant is going straight toward helping Chicago youth.
Home sale profits see rare decline in peak season: Is now a good time to sell your home?
U.S. home sales profits saw a rare dip in this year's homebuying season, experts weigh in.
U.S. home sales profits saw a rare dip in this year's homebuying season, experts weigh in.
Personal loans for small business: What to know
Personal loans enable you to launch or grow your business and are a great option if you don’t qualify for a small-business loan.
Personal loans enable you to launch or grow your business and are a great option if you don’t qualify for a small-business loan.
Borrowers who consolidated credit card debt saved $2K+ on average, data shows
It's easy to get in over your head with credit card debt, but debt payoff can seem much more difficult. With the right financial products, though, getting rid of your credit card balances can be totally manageable.
It's easy to get in over your head with credit card debt, but debt payoff can seem much more difficult. With the right financial products, though, getting rid of your credit card balances can be totally manageable.
Where to find home loans for bad credit
You can buy a home even if you have bad credit. Learn more about home loans for bad credit and how they work.
You can buy a home even if you have bad credit. Learn more about home loans for bad credit and how they work.
Comparing private student loan rates can save borrowers $5K+, data shows
Undergraduate students may need additional financial assistance when federal student aid and Direct unsubsidized loans don't cover the total cost of higher education. Read more about using private student loans to bridge the gap, and see how shopping around for an interest-rate reduction can save you money in the long run.
Undergraduate students may need additional financial assistance when federal student aid and Direct unsubsidized loans don't cover the total cost of higher education. Read more about using private student loans to bridge the gap, and see how shopping around for an interest-rate reduction can save you money in the long run.
2020 Census data confirms national housing shortage, but a few regions may offer more for buyers
New construction can't keep pace with the growing demand for single-family homes, according to the 2020 Census. While new listings are scarce in certain metros, the inventory of homes in select counties is outpacing growth nationally. See where builders have been keeping up with demand.
New construction can't keep pace with the growing demand for single-family homes, according to the 2020 Census. While new listings are scarce in certain metros, the inventory of homes in select counties is outpacing growth nationally. See where builders have been keeping up with demand.
Looking to pay down high-interest debt? Here are 3 expert-approved methods
Managing debt has consistently been a focus for Americans and it's seemingly no different following the COVID-19 pandemic. So VantageScore is offering tips on how to pay down debt.
Managing debt has consistently been a focus for Americans and it's seemingly no different following the COVID-19 pandemic. So VantageScore is offering tips on how to pay down debt.
Chicago Police Department to spend $150M on overtime this year
The city said it has no choice but to keep the overtime meter running as murders and shootings surge, and police continue to retire.
The city said it has no choice but to keep the overtime meter running as murders and shootings surge, and police continue to retire.
Child tax credit: Treasury, IRS disburse second round of payments
According to the IRS and Treasury Department, a technical issue will cause a small percentage of those who chose direct deposits to receive a physical check this month.
According to the IRS and Treasury Department, a technical issue will cause a small percentage of those who chose direct deposits to receive a physical check this month.
Realtor vs. real estate agent: What’s the difference?
The terms Realtor and real estate agent are often used interchangeably. But they’re not exactly the same.
The terms Realtor and real estate agent are often used interchangeably. But they’re not exactly the same.
Mortgage eClosings making refinancing easier than ever
Lenders and title companies are increasingly partnering with tech companies to create remote mortgage closings.
Lenders and title companies are increasingly partnering with tech companies to create remote mortgage closings.
College students headed back to school: Here's how to borrow student loans strategically
Rising college students are getting ready to head to college this fall, which means it's time to start thinking about borrowing student loans. Compare your options in this analysis.
Rising college students are getting ready to head to college this fall, which means it's time to start thinking about borrowing student loans. Compare your options in this analysis.
Credit usage jumped 8.8% in Q2: Pay down your debt with these 3 strategies
Total debt is rising as inflation surges. Here are three strategies to pay down your debt.
Total debt is rising as inflation surges. Here are three strategies to pay down your debt.
Home prices make record-breaking gains in May, according to Case-Shiller index: How homeowners can cash in
Home prices surged at yet another record pace, here's how homeowners can see these gains.
Home prices surged at yet another record pace, here's how homeowners can see these gains.
1.2M more homeowners to exit forbearance in 2021 — mortgage refinancing is one way to get relief
1.2 million homeowners are now expected to exit forbearance in 2021. Here are the options available to them.
1.2 million homeowners are now expected to exit forbearance in 2021. Here are the options available to them.
Americans' debt rose $313B in Q2 – here’s how to help pay yours down
U.S. household debt increased significantly since the pandemic, driven by mortgage and auto loans in the second quarter of 2021.
U.S. household debt increased significantly since the pandemic, driven by mortgage and auto loans in the second quarter of 2021.
Home buying checklist: Everything you need to know
A home buying checklist can help the process of buying a house go smoothly.
A home buying checklist can help the process of buying a house go smoothly.