The Fed is expected to raise its interest rate hikes this year
The Fed is expected to increase its interest rate hikes after recently slowing down the pace. Fed Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate panel that the central bank may keep raising rates in light of stubborn inflation and a growing economy. Here’s how to deal with high-interest debt under any economic condition.
How to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt
If you’re carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt, learn about these potential solutions.
Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan
The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.
Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained
The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
Can you get student loan forgiveness if you refinance?
If you have federal student loans, refinancing may not be in your best interest right now.
Rising inflation pushed Americans to pick between paying their bills or saving for the future: Allianz
Continued market volatility in the U.S. economy caused many Americans to report that they had to cut down on saving for the future, according to a recent Allianz survey.
Private student loan interest rates tumble for 10-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Credit card delinquency rates for new users were higher than for those with established credit
Credit card delinquency rates have been trending higher for new credit users, according to a TransUnion report. High inflation and a volatile interest rate environment may cause delinquency rates to increase in the U.S. in 2023. Here’s how to pay down high-interest debt quickly.
Many Americans need second income to afford student loan payments without Biden's forgiveness plan: Survey
Fifty-five percent of Americans with student loan debt said they would have to work a second job to pay off loans, according to Cleo's survey on student debt forgiveness.
Retirees lost 10 percent of their savings in 2022, survey says
Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady across all terms for third straight day | Feb. 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 14, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Home prices forecasted to plunge, but US expected to avoid a repeat of 2008 financial crisis: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae's latest economic forecast predicted home prices will drop by over 6% in the next two years but said the U.S. market is in good shape to weather the decline.
Still time to save: Today's mortgage rates rest across all terms | Feb. 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 13, 2023, which are unchanged from last Friday.
How to pay off credit card debt: 6 winning strategies
Wondering how to pay off credit card debt? Discover these six tried-and-true strategies that can help you pay down your balances and become debt-free.
Credit card debt increased to record $931 billion: Here's how to pay debt quickly
Americans' credit card debt increased to more than $931 billion in the last quarter of 2022 amid high inflation and rising interest rates. Here’s how to cut down debt and lower your monthly expenses today.
Inflation has cooled, but recession fears remain: First National Bank of Omaha
Inflation has been cooling in recent months, but studies have reported that it’s still a concern for many Americans. Meanwhile, some experts debate whether a recession will occur in 2023. Here’s how to pay down debt quickly in a volatile economy.
Tax Season 2023: Here's how the Inflation Reduction Act might impact your refund this year
The IRS received nearly $80 billion in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and said it has already hired more than 5,000 new telephone assistors and added more in-person staff to help taxpayers with filing this year.
Biden administration approves more than 16 million borrowers for student loan forgiveness
Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.
Personal loan interest rates continue to fall for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.