Job growth continues in August as unemployment rate rises

Job growth continued in August, though it was slower than last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fed Chair Powell says inflation fight could create heavy burden for Americans

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the Jackson Hole conference last week, saying that Americans will likely feel the financial burden as the Fed doubles down on decreasing inflation.

Economy could see modest growth in second half of 2022: Fannie Mae

The economy is likely to see modest growth in the second half of 2022, followed by a mild recession next year, according to Fannie Mae's latest forecast.

Reasons for a cash-out refinance

Some reasons for a cash-out refinance are better than others. Learn when a cash-out refinance makes sense and when it doesn’t.

Biden administration announces student loan income-driven repayment plan changes

In addition to canceling $10,000 in student loans for eligible federal borrowers, the Biden administration also proposed new changes to other loan forgiveness programs.

Here's how the student loan payment pause impacted borrowers' credit scores

A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that the moratorium on federal student loan payments has positively impacted borrower's finances and credit scores. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large.

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.

Gas prices drop below $4 again, AAA says

Gas prices slid back below $4 per gallon last week as demand continues to fall, according to AAA.