You could see a lower tax refund this year, and this is why

You could see a lower tax refund this year, and this is why

With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.

With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.

Manchin aims to restrict child tax credit eligibility in Build Back Better

Manchin aims to restrict child tax credit eligibility in Build Back Better

The monthly child tax credit had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments that Americans received in 2021 may not continue into this year.

The monthly child tax credit had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments that Americans received in 2021 may not continue into this year.

Mortgage rates rise to prepare for Fed rate hikes

Mortgage rates rise to prepare for Fed rate hikes

In the second week of January, the 30-year mortgage rate rose to the highest point since March 2020 in preparation for the Fed to raise rates during this quarter.

In the second week of January, the 30-year mortgage rate rose to the highest point since March 2020 in preparation for the Fed to raise rates during this quarter.

Record home price appreciation to continue in 2022, economist says: What it could mean for first-time buyers

Record home price appreciation to continue in 2022, economist says: What it could mean for first-time buyers

Home prices rose significantly in 2021, and now one economist is predicting this appreciation will continue into 2022. Homeowners stand to gain the most from the continued price increases.

Home prices rose significantly in 2021, and now one economist is predicting this appreciation will continue into 2022. Homeowners stand to gain the most from the continued price increases.

What is a limited cash-out refinance and how does it work?

What is a limited cash-out refinance and how does it work?

A limited cash-out refinance loan can lower your interest rate, shorten your loan term and provide you with up to $2,000 in cash. Learn more.

A limited cash-out refinance loan can lower your interest rate, shorten your loan term and provide you with up to $2,000 in cash. Learn more.

What is a home equity line of credit and how does it work?

What is a home equity line of credit and how does it work?

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can allow you to tap into your home equity to cover just about any expense. Find out how it works.

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can allow you to tap into your home equity to cover just about any expense. Find out how it works.

‘Disappointing’ jobs report won’t slow interest rate hikes, experts say

‘Disappointing’ jobs report won’t slow interest rate hikes, experts say

The December jobs report came in lower than expected. However, experts explain why the Fed is still likely to raise interest rates in the first quarter of 2022.

The December jobs report came in lower than expected. However, experts explain why the Fed is still likely to raise interest rates in the first quarter of 2022.

16 of the best jobs for college students

16 of the best jobs for college students

Learn about 16 of the best jobs for college students, whether you want to work remotely, on campus or off campus.

Learn about 16 of the best jobs for college students, whether you want to work remotely, on campus or off campus.

Mortgage rates surge to highest level since May 2020

Mortgage rates surge to highest level since May 2020

Mortgage interest rates increased at the start of 2022 as the market prepares for the Fed's rate hikes in the next few months.

Mortgage interest rates increased at the start of 2022 as the market prepares for the Fed's rate hikes in the next few months.