US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens

U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.

Amazon says it’s looking to hire 55,000 people

Amazon said it plans to hire 55,000 people around the world, with about 40,000 of those roles in the U.S.

Judge sides with DeSantis on unemployment benefits

The judge said Gov. DeSantis had the legal right to halt $300-a-week federal unemployment payments to Floridians. The governor had said stopping the payments was aimed at helping spur people to return to the workforce.

Biden administration has forgiven $8.7B in student loan debt so far, do you qualify?

Nearly 450,000 borrowers have qualified for student loan debt relief under the Biden administration. See if you qualify for a student loan discharge and learn about your alternatives to debt forgiveness.

US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000

U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.

Biden administration cancels another $5.8B in student loan debt: Here's who qualifies

More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.

What are the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year?

Federal Direct loans come with set borrowing limits, which are dependent upon a number of factors. Keep reading to learn the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year.

2020 Census data confirms national housing shortage, but a few regions may offer more for buyers

New construction can't keep pace with the growing demand for single-family homes, according to the 2020 Census. While new listings are scarce in certain metros, the inventory of homes in select counties is outpacing growth nationally. See where builders have been keeping up with demand.

Looking to pay down high-interest debt? Here are 3 expert-approved methods

Managing debt has consistently been a focus for Americans and it's seemingly no different following the COVID-19 pandemic. So VantageScore is offering tips on how to pay down debt.