Loans for a 600 credit score: What to know and where to find one
It’s possible to take out a personal loan with a 600 credit score, but you may not qualify for the best possible rates or terms.
Mortgage rates rise as eyes turn to next Fed rate hike
Consumer demand for homes is dying down as mortgage rates rise. With an interest rate hike expected from the Fed next week, rates could continue to move higher. Here's how you can get the best interest rate.
Nearly half of Americans will take on debt this year despite higher borrowing costs: survey
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Tips for handling sudden financial changes
Personal finance expert Bobbi Rebell from Tally lays out tips to help you get past your next unexpected financial hurdle.
Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot is now at $530 million
The Mega Millions jackpot is now topping more than half-a-billion dollars. It would be the eighth largest prize in the 20-year history of the game. DePaul University finance professor Lamont Black talks about the massive jackpot.
Financial tips for preparing for a recession
Dawn Dahlby, CEO of Relevé Financial Group, lays out ways you can be properly prepared for withstanding a recession.
Tips for 'recession-proofing' your job
Dan Roccato, a financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about what it means to "recession-proof" your job and secure your money-making future.
FHFA saves more than 100K homes from foreclosure in Q1: report
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have saved homes from foreclosure and lowered many monthly mortgage payments. Here's what you can do if you are struggling.
Should you refinance your student loans? Best lenders to consider
When you refinance student loans, you replace one or more of your existing student loans with a new loan and possibly lower your interest rate.
Why you shouldn't panic about the real estate market right now
Dave Ramsey and George Kamel talk about the current state of the U.S. housing market and dish out advice for those looking to buy or sell homes.
First round of $500 payments distributed to Chicago residents
Chicago's monthly cash assistance program got underway Monday with the first $500 monthly payments going out to low-income households who faced financial hardship during the pandemic.
First round of $500 monthly payments distributed to Chicago residents
Chicago's monthly cash assistance program got underway Monday with the first $500 monthly payments going out to low-income households who faced financial hardship during the pandemic.
June job growth revealed amid recession fears
The jobs report in June was strong, despite risks of a recession on the horizon. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Majority of Americans support forgiving $10K in student debt: poll
A new poll showed that a slight majority of Americans support canceling up to $10,000 in student loan debt. However, that support waivers if the amount is increased.
Home price gains decelerate, but only slightly: Case-Shiller report
Home prices surged once again in April, but experts said these gains could soon begin to decelerate further.
Consumer satisfaction drops amid auto insurance rate hikes, according to JD Power study
According to a new study by J.D. Power, drivers are growing discontent with their auto insurance providers as rates rise.
Why your credit score could be going up soon
Nearly half of all Americans could get a boost to their credit scores, due to changes in the way medical debt is reported.
No more cash: 24% say they don't have money in wallet, 38% use cash every few months or not at all
Do you ever use cash? When do people still get cash out of the ATM? 66% just want to have it on hand; 53% are going somewhere that only accepts cash; 28% want to give a cash tip; and 14% say they want the cash discount.
9 of the best debt consolidation companies
Lower your total cost or monthly payment with better terms and rates.
Mortgage rates slip as talk of looming recession heats up
Talk of recession risk is heating up, sending mortgage rates down this week after weeks of increases, according to Freddie Mac.