Biden administration extends $1B of additional student loan debt forgiveness
The Department of Education has issued another round of student debt forgiveness as part of the closed school discharge program. See if you qualify for a loan discharge, and learn about your alternative loan repayment programs.
Car insurance 'age tax' could impact two generations, study finds
Baby Boomers and Gen Zers pay a higher – and possibly unjustified – average monthly car insurance premium, in part because of supposed "age tax," according to a new study.
Fixed and variable student loan rates plunge to near-record levels
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Fannie Mae to consider on-time rent payments when underwriting mortgages, which is good news for buyers
Fannie Mae issued new guidelines allowing conventional mortgage lenders to consider an applicant's history of on-time rent payments when issuing home loans. (iStock)
FAFSA applications for the 2022-23 school year open soon — 4 things you can do now to prepare
FAFSA applications for the 2022-23 school year open on Oct. 1, 2021. See what you can do to prepare now, and compare your options for additional financing if your financial aid package comes up short.
Auto insurance shopping surges as younger generations return to work
In the second quarter of 2021, auto insurance shopping increased among younger generations who are reentering the workforce amid a recovering U.S. economy.
Here's why variable-rate student loan refinancing may be a smart move
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing has the benefit of predictability, but variable-rate student loans may be a good option depending on the term of the loan. Learn more about your student loan options so you can pay less interest over time. (iStock)
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates slip back to near-record lows | Sept. 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 7, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates tick up, others hold firm | Sept. 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 7, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
Few options for jobless Americans after pandemic unemployment benefits expire
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
Senate’s $3.5T budget: What you need to know
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Some of the best home improvement loans of 2021
Home improvement loans are one way to fund home projects or repairs without using your property as collateral to secure the debt.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
This education option could save students thousands as college debt surges, says e-learning CEO
The student debt crisis is only getting worse. One expert talks about alternatives.
3 out of 4 mortgage refinance rates linger at week’s lows | Sept. 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 2, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates aren't budging, hold near record lows for 4th day | Sept. 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 2, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
5-year variable student loan refinance rates plunge to 12-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan borrowers who enlist a cosigner can save thousands on their college debt, data shows
Adding a creditworthy cosigner to your private student loans can help you lock in a lower interest rate and save money on your college debt over time. Keep reading to learn more about what you should look for in a student loan cosigner.
Today's average mortgage refinance rates settle at 180-day lows | Sept. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 1, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.