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.
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.
Best private student loans for fall 2021
Back-to-school season is also student loan season for many college students. Here are the best private student loans for fall 2021.
Senate bill proposes no-interest federal student loans: What you need to know
No-interest federal student loans are being poised as an alternative to student loan forgiveness. Keep reading to learn more about the LOAN Act and what it would mean for your federal student loan repayment.
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.
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.
Home buying checklist: Everything you need to know
A home buying checklist can help the process of buying a house go smoothly.
Most parents think their kids' college costs will top $100K, new study finds: Here's how to pay for it
About two-thirds of parents agree that the cost of college will top $100K for the coming school year. Compare your options for covering the costs, including federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans and private student loans.
Biden administration issues 'final extension' of student loan payment pause: Is cancellation next?
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
How to find low-interest student loans
Federal loans should be the first option you turn to when looking for low-interest student loans. If you hit the borrowing maximum for federal loans, you can turn to private student loans.
Mortgage rates drop amid delta variant fears: Why now is a good time to refinance
Mortgage rates decreased yet again, falling to the lowest point since the beginning of the year, the latest Freddie Mac survey showed.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You may be denied home insurance coverage if you have one of these 10 dog breeds
Depending on the type of dog you have, your homeowners insurance policy may not fully protect you in the event of a dog bite or other related injury. Learn more about home insurance dog breed restrictions and your options for staying covered.
Freddie Mac launches new home renovation mortgage, here's how to get one
Freddie Mac announced a new loan product to help homeowners and homebuyers pay for home renovations.
Fannie Mae nearly doubles home price growth forecast: Why you should refinance now
Home prices are surging, and will continue to increase through the rest of the year before beginning to moderate.
Keys for preparing yourself financially before you quit your job
Brian Korienek, senior advisor with Goldstone Financial, talks about "The Great Resignation" and why more people are ditching their 9 to 5 jobs in favor of a new work-life balance.
Biden, CDC roll out targeted ban on renter evictions – who’s impacted and what to do now
After the previous ban expired, the CDC instated a new targeted eviction ban for renters in areas with high COVID-19 transmission levels.
Senate bill targets student loans in bankruptcy: What this means for student loan cancellation
A new Senate bill aims to make it possible to achieve a federal student loan discharge in bankruptcy court, requiring certain universities to grant a tuition refund if a student's federal loans are discharged.
Landlords can consider these alternatives to evictions amid new moratorium
With the eviction moratorium expired, landlords have several options available outside of evicting their tenants.
Mortgage rates may drop even lower due to Delta variant, expert says
Mortgage rates predictions suggest that interest rates will remain low for the month of August, potentially dipping or rising slightly based on expert forecasts.