How to improve bad credit in 10 ways
Building your credit can make it easier to get approved for financial products, and with a lower interest rate. Learn how to improve bad credit in 10 ways.
Kansas may phase out sales taxes on groceries. Which states still pay them?
Of the 45 states that levy sales taxes, only 13 states charge any sales tax on groceries. That includes Kansas, where the current 6.5% rate is second only to Mississippi’s 7%.
Biden admin says 3.6M borrowers are closer to student loan forgiveness through IDR reform
The Education Department is changing its policy around income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness, according to a press release.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates dip back below 5% | April 7, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for April 7, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Home prices surge in January after months of growth deceleration, data shows
Home prices surged in January ahead of the start of this year's spring homebuying season. Here's how homeowners can take advantage of their home's value.
30-year mortgage rates hold steady today | April 1, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for April 1, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
30-year mortgage rates dip even further below 20-year rates | March 29, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for March 29, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Personal loan rates plunge, continuing downward trend
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
US housing less affordable than any point in over a decade, ATTOM report shows
Home prices are surging, making homeownership less affordable as wages fail to keep up. However, new data from ATTOM Data Solutions shows most wage earners can still afford to buy a home.
Child tax credit 2021 payments: How to know if you owe, IRS letter to watch for
Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.
Here are 3 ways to pay off holiday debt quickly
Growth in holiday spending could reach an all-time high in 2021. Here are ways to pay down your holiday debt quickly.
Medicaid eligibility expiring for millions of Americans in January
Medicaid eligibility is expiring for millions of Americans in January. Here's what to do if you are struggling.
T-Mobile to pay hourly employees minimum of $20 an hour
T-Mobile announced that it will pay all 75,000 of its hourly employees a minimum wage of $20 an hour.
Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
These are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in America, report finds
Car theft is on the rise, according to a new report, and certain makes and models are being stolen at a higher rate.
Economic instability means five Cs you need to deal with, says expert
There is also cryptocurrency. It’s an investment, not a true currency yet. It’s not just a phase and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
1.45M homeowners are seriously delinquent as foreclosure moratorium expires
Mortgage delinquencies are decreasing but they are still much higher than before the pandemic began.
Biden administration cancels another $5.8B in student loan debt: Here's who qualifies
More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.
Home buying checklist: Everything you need to know
A home buying checklist can help the process of buying a house go smoothly.
Biden administration cancels $500M of student loan debt: This is who qualifies
The Biden administration discharged $500 million worth of student loans for 18,000 students defrauded by a for-profit institute. See how this may affect you – and what you should do with your student loans in the meantime.