How to use a personal loan to increase your credit score
You can use a personal loan to build credit and increase your credit score, but be sure to consider the ways that borrowing could also hurt it.
Paying off your debt – 5 strategies to do it quicker and easier
Use these five helpful strategies to pay off debt faster, easier, and without any added financial stress.
How to save on car insurance during the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 has changed the way Americans drive. That leads to savings opportunities on auto insurance.
Student loan forgiveness could be coming, but it won’t achieve these 3 things
Some borrowers with student loans may not benefit from the Biden forgiveness plan.
IRS contacting families possibly eligible for monthly payments
More than 36 million American families may be receiving letters from the IRS concerning eligibility for monthly Child Tax Credit payments.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here's why using a savings account for a down payment on a house is a smart money move
Saving money for a down payment is a challenging step toward homeownership. Thankfully, a high-yield savings account can help you maximize your savings so you can reach your house down payment goal faster.
Does turning 25 guarantee you a better car insurance rate?
Turning 25 can affect your car insurance rate but it’s not guaranteed. Here’s what you need to know about factors that can impact your car insurance rate.
After 6 days trending down, mortgage rates creep up | April 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for April 28, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Rep Debbie Dingell becomes a restaurant server for an hour to highlight the 'Raise the wage Act.'
Debbie Dingell spends an hour as a server at Miss Kim's Restaurant in Ann Arbor to help pass the "Raise the Wage Act."
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
Will there be a fourth stimulus check? What we found out
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
How to get financial assistance if you didn't receive a stimulus check
You have financial options to stay afloat even if you aren’t getting a stimulus check.
How to prepare for post-pandemic auto insurance hikes
Here are the biggest ways you can save money on auto insurance when premiums increase after the pandemic.
Should you refinance your student loans now? Here's what to know
Before you refinance student loans, consider the financial pros and cons.
How to get approved for a mortgage in 2021 after getting rejected
If you've been denied for a mortgage in the past, that shouldn't stop you from trying to buy a home later down the line. With mortgage rates currently so low, you can follow these steps to improve your chances of qualifying for a mortgage in 2021.
What is a settled account and why is it still on my credit report?
Settling a debt can save you money but it can also hurt your credit for years to come.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.