Who is eligible for child tax credit payments, and what to do if you don't qualify
The child tax credit is beginning to go out to millions of families across the U.S. Here's everything you need to know.
The child tax credit is beginning to go out to millions of families across the U.S. Here's everything you need to know.
Biden's Education Department hires student loan forgiveness advocate: How your college debt could be impacted
The Biden administration has hired a student loans expert who believes the Education Secretary has the legal authority to forgive student debt under executive order. Here's what that means for your college debt.
The Biden administration has hired a student loans expert who believes the Education Secretary has the legal authority to forgive student debt under executive order. Here's what that means for your college debt.
McDonald’s to bolster free child care, paid tuition to entice workers
McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.
McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.
Will Biden cancel student debt with an executive order?
Are you banking on having a portion of your student loans canceled? Read this first.
Are you banking on having a portion of your student loans canceled? Read this first.
How to get student loans for online school
You can get student loans to pay for an online school. Here’s how.
You can get student loans to pay for an online school. Here’s how.
Does getting the COVID-19 vaccine affect your life insurance policy?
If you've received the COVID-19 vaccine, that won't jeopardize your life insurance policy. Read more to see what can disqualify you from life insurance payouts.
If you've received the COVID-19 vaccine, that won't jeopardize your life insurance policy. Read more to see what can disqualify you from life insurance payouts.
17% of parents took out life insurance amid pandemic: Here's how to get the best rate
The coronavirus pandemic forced many parents to take a closer look at their financial wellbeing: 17% of parents took out a life insurance policy for them or their partner, a recent survey from Policygenius found.
The coronavirus pandemic forced many parents to take a closer look at their financial wellbeing: 17% of parents took out a life insurance policy for them or their partner, a recent survey from Policygenius found.
Parents less worried about paying for college, some still leaning on student loans, survey finds
From college cost "sticker shock" to dipping into college savings, parents are feeling more confident in paying for college in 2021 than they were in 2020, according to a new survey.
From college cost "sticker shock" to dipping into college savings, parents are feeling more confident in paying for college in 2021 than they were in 2020, according to a new survey.
COVID-19 sent cybercriminals into overdrive - how to protect your personal finances
Cybercrime is on the rise through phishing scams and other means. And as fraud increases, so does the need to protect your identity.
Cybercrime is on the rise through phishing scams and other means. And as fraud increases, so does the need to protect your identity.
Average 10-year fixed student loan rates plummet to near record lows -- how to take advantage
Headed into the 2021 school year, private student loan interest rates dip near record lows.
Headed into the 2021 school year, private student loan interest rates dip near record lows.
Wells Fargo shutting down personal line of credit product -- here's what to do instead
Wells Fargo announced to its customers that it is shuttering its personal line of credit product.
Wells Fargo announced to its customers that it is shuttering its personal line of credit product.
Treasury rates drop amid Fed talks on economic stimulus – here’s what that means for interest rates
After the Fed minutes were released, Treasury yields dropped to the lowest level in months.
After the Fed minutes were released, Treasury yields dropped to the lowest level in months.
Americans rank debt payoff as highest financial priority, study shows — How to make it happen
The No. 1 personal finance goal for Americans is debt repayment, a recent study showed. Consider paying off your debt with one of these debt management strategies.
The No. 1 personal finance goal for Americans is debt repayment, a recent study showed. Consider paying off your debt with one of these debt management strategies.
How to pay off $60,000 in credit card debt
Credit card debt can quickly spiral out of control, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars. Dedication and a solid strategy can help you pay off debt.
Credit card debt can quickly spiral out of control, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars. Dedication and a solid strategy can help you pay off debt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hot housing market eliminates some risks from using cash-out refinances for student loans
Take advantage of the hot housing market and roll your student loans into your mortgage with a cash-out refinance.
Take advantage of the hot housing market and roll your student loans into your mortgage with a cash-out refinance.
Does your child need life insurance? What to know
Should you take out a life insurance policy for your children? Here’s what you should know about child life insurance policies and when it makes sense to purchase one.
Should you take out a life insurance policy for your children? Here’s what you should know about child life insurance policies and when it makes sense to purchase one.
Do I have to pay taxes on my savings account?
The interest you earn on the money in your savings account is considered taxable income in the year the interest was earned. The tax you pay is determined by your overall taxable income for that same year.
The interest you earn on the money in your savings account is considered taxable income in the year the interest was earned. The tax you pay is determined by your overall taxable income for that same year.