Today's mortgage and refinance rates dip for shorter repayment terms | Dec. 27, 2021
Check out the new mortgage and mortgage refinance rates for Dec. 27, 2021, which fell for some terms since last week.
Check out the new mortgage and mortgage refinance rates for Dec. 27, 2021, which fell for some terms since last week.
Student loan forbearance extension: What borrowers should know
The White House once again extended the federal student loan payment pause through May 2022, which means borrowers have 90 additional days to prepare for repayment.
The White House once again extended the federal student loan payment pause through May 2022, which means borrowers have 90 additional days to prepare for repayment.
5-year personal loan interest rates slip, 3-year rates edge up
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Does debt consolidation hurt your credit? What you need to know
Debt consolidation lets you roll several high-interests debts into one manageable payment. Find out whether it hurts your credit.
Debt consolidation lets you roll several high-interests debts into one manageable payment. Find out whether it hurts your credit.
Housing inventory shortages drive seller's market in November, Redfin reports
Redfin's housing market predictions for 2022 are more positive with a higher supply of new homes causing price growth to slow down. But by then, higher mortgage rates are likely to impact housing affordability.
Redfin's housing market predictions for 2022 are more positive with a higher supply of new homes causing price growth to slow down. But by then, higher mortgage rates are likely to impact housing affordability.
Medicaid eligibility expiring for millions of Americans in January
Medicaid eligibility is expiring for millions of Americans in January. Here's what to do if you are struggling.
Medicaid eligibility is expiring for millions of Americans in January. Here's what to do if you are struggling.
Biden extends federal student loan payment pause until May 1
President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”
President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”
How much does it cost to refinance a student loan?
Refinancing may make your student loan debt more manageable. And in most cases, there’s no upfront cost. (iStock)
Refinancing may make your student loan debt more manageable. And in most cases, there’s no upfront cost. (iStock)
Final child tax credit payments issued as Manchin pulls support for Build Back Better
The Build Back Better bill is a $1.7 trillion social safety net that includes investments in climate change, health care and child care, which includes expanding child tax credit (CTC) payments through 2022.
The Build Back Better bill is a $1.7 trillion social safety net that includes investments in climate change, health care and child care, which includes expanding child tax credit (CTC) payments through 2022.
Holiday shopping held back by COVID financial impact, survey shows
COVID-19 continues to put a strain on finances this holiday season, however spending is expected to increase from last year, according to a new survey. Here's what to do if you are struggling financially.
COVID-19 continues to put a strain on finances this holiday season, however spending is expected to increase from last year, according to a new survey. Here's what to do if you are struggling financially.
Warren, Schumer 'strongly urge' Biden to extend student loan forbearance and cancel debt
Progressive lawmakers are calling for the Education Department to extend the forbearance period as federal student loan borrowers are set to resume payments in February.
Progressive lawmakers are calling for the Education Department to extend the forbearance period as federal student loan borrowers are set to resume payments in February.
Single Americans would rather buy a home than pay for a wedding, survey finds
Unmarried Americans are prioritizing homeownership over paying for a wedding, according to a new survey.
Unmarried Americans are prioritizing homeownership over paying for a wedding, according to a new survey.
Student loan payment pause will not be extended, White House confirms
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.
Lawmakers consider Social Security 2100 Act aimed at protecting future benefits
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.
Some Americans skip buying Christmas presents to afford health care, survey finds
Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.
Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.
Best emergency loans of 2021
Emergency loans are typically unsecured personal loans that you can apply for and receive within a few business days. Learn more.
Emergency loans are typically unsecured personal loans that you can apply for and receive within a few business days. Learn more.
Student loan borrowers can potentially save $5K by refinancing as interest rates set record lows
Student loan refinancing rates on fixed-rate and variable-rate loans fell to record lows in November, giving borrowers the opportunity to save more money on their student debt.
Student loan refinancing rates on fixed-rate and variable-rate loans fell to record lows in November, giving borrowers the opportunity to save more money on their student debt.
How to refinance student loans while interest rates are at record lows
Variable and fixed interest rates for student loan refinancing fell to historic lows in November.
Variable and fixed interest rates for student loan refinancing fell to historic lows in November.
93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
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.
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.