Jerome Powell believes high inflation is temporary – how are interest rates affected?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says rising inflation is temporary. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change
In experiments across the country, dozens of cities and counties are giving some low-income residents a guaranteed income of $500 to $1,000 each month to do with as they please, and tracking what happens.
US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low
The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.
Seniors could see largest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in decades
The Senior Citizens League projects a benefit bump of 6.1% in 2022.
Private student loan rates spike to highest level for July
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
Today's mortgage rates bounce up, but still at bargain lows| July 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 22, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Today's best mortgage refinance bargain? 15-year rates for the win | July 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 22, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
How to get a personal loan with no credit history
Looking for first-time personal loans with no credit history? This guide will teach you about the types of loans you can get, and where to get them.
COVID-19 pandemic recession ended in April 2020, shortest on record
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
Democrats want federal student loans paused until March 2022: Here are the options private loan borrowers have
Federal student loan payments are set to begin again in October, but Senate Democrats want to extend the payment freeze.
First-time homebuyers programs: What new buyers need to know
Researching first-time homebuyers programs can help you qualify for a mortgage and become a homeowner.
Refinancing your student loans can save you $250+ per month: Here's how
Student loan borrowers who refinanced to a longer term on Credible were able to lower their monthly payments by $253 on average. Use a student loan calculator to see how much you can save.
Demand for mortgage refinances surges as rates drop: Here’s how to get yours
As rates drop once again, more homeowners are rushing to refinance their mortgages.
Biden administration just made it cheaper to refinance your mortgage
The FHFA just eliminated the adverse market refinance fee, making it cheaper to get a mortgage refinance.
9 tips to get the best mortgage rate
It’s a good idea to comparison-shop for the best mortgage rate you can get, because even a small rate difference can mean tens of thousands of dollars in savings.
Here’s what the Biden administration's new mortgage servicing rules mean for you
The CFPB and FHFA made new mortgage servicing rules to help homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payment.
Last chance this week: Today's mortgage rates linger in record-low territory | July 16, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 16, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Opportunity's knocking: Mortgage refinance rates close week at 2.500% average | July 16, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 16, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Mortgage refinancing can save you nearly $100K in interest: Here's how
With today's mortgage rates near record lows, it's a good time to refinance your mortgage. Doing so can lower your monthly payment and save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest over the life of your home loan.