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.

What to know if you defer your personal loan

While a loan deferment can help in the short term if you can’t pay your bill, it’s important to understand the long-term impact.

How to protect your credit from fraud

Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.

College tuition is up 33% since 2000: How to cope with rising costs

The cost of college tuition has ballooned in the past two decades, and it's causing students to take out more debt than ever. Here's how to save money on student loans amid rising secondary education costs.

Here’s why you should (or shouldn’t) refinance your mortgage

Refinancing your mortgage can be a good idea, but it depends on your unique financial goals and the costs of refinancing.

Getting a mortgage is getting easier than ever

The past year brought many hardships to the housing market as home prices skyrocketed and inventory was hard to come by. However, securing a home loan got much easier.

Homebuyers looking for a down payment shouldn't dip into these accounts

More lenders require a 20% down payment to qualify for the best mortgage rates. Using these money accounts to buy a home can cause unexpected financial stress.

What is a good interest rate on a home mortgage?

Locking in low mortgage and refinance rates can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. Here's how you can get a good interest rate on a home loan.