Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.

Gas prices drop amid wavering consumer demand, AAA says

Gas prices fell last week as consumer demand dropped from last year, and this downward trend could continue in the coming weeks, according to AAA.

Many borrowers took out student loans anticipating debt forgiveness, survey says

Many student loan borrowers took out loans in recent years with the belief that the Biden administration would cancel student loan debt, a recent survey said.

White House pledges to close affordable housing gap in 5 years

The Biden administration announced new measures to ease the housing shortage and bring back affordable housing over the next five years.

Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.

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%.

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.

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.