Student loan interest rates sank to record lows between May, June: Is refinancing your private loans worth it?

It's a good time to refinance student loans, since interest rates fell month-over-month between May and June 2021. See if you can qualify for a lower interest rate to save money on interest and lower your monthly payments.

Refinance for debt consolidation: pros, cons, and what to know

If you have high-interest debt, like credit cards, refinancing for debt consolidation can make it easier to tackle your debt. But there are also risks involved.

Housing market shows signs of cooling, which is good news for home buyers

With stagnant home prices and lackluster sales, will the housing market cool off? Home supply may still limit buyers, but low interest rates make it a good time to buy.

Amazon begins new chapter as Jeff Bezos hands over CEO role

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped down as CEO on Monday, handing over the reins as the company navigates the challenges of a world fighting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

Lawsuit accuses Amazon of price gouging during COVID-19 pandemic

A class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of hiking up prices for food, cleaning products, personal hygiene products and emergency or medical products during the pandemic.

New cafe opens near George Floyd Square as area transitions

A new business opened near George Floyd Square as the area enters a stage of transition more than a year after Floyd’s death.

Applying for FAFSA is about to get a lot easier

If you're thinking of applying for federal student aid there are some changes to the process to be aware of.

Here’s how COVID-19 changed the mortgage process

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all parts of the mortgage process, from the record-low interest rates to the stricter loan standards that many lenders have implemented.

How to pay down debt this Fourth of July

The Fourth of July can inspire you to think about freedom – including financial freedom. Here are five ways to take care of debt quickly this summer.

Are my mortgage closing costs tax-deductible?

Mortgage closing costs can be expensive, but these five in particular could be tax-deductible.

Will Biden extend student loan forbearance again? Here's what we know

Student loan debt weighs heavily on borrowers as federal student loan payments are set to resume in October 2021. Keep reading to learn if the payment pause will be extended, and learn what to do with your student debt in the meantime.