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.
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.
Consumer prices saw largest inflation spike in June since 2008
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
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.
Papa John's to lay out $2.5M in hiring, referral, appreciation bonuses
Employees who already work at Papa John's are eligible for up to $400 in appreciation bonuses.
Employees who already work at Papa John's are eligible for up to $400 in appreciation bonuses.
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.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
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.
June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
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.
US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
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.