Personal Finance

Housing supply can't keep up with demand, says NAHB CEO, but solution to ‘looming crisis’ must be found soon

Homebuilders are unable to keep up with the demand for new homes as labor and supply shortages continue. Here are the options available if you want to avoid today's competitive housing market.

4 days ago

Biden administration announces student loan forgiveness program overhaul, will impact over 500K borrowers

The Biden administration announced its plans to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, impacting half a million borrowers.

October 6

Wells Fargo study shows most Americans not ready for natural disasters: How you can prepare

Americans are not prepared physically or financially for natural disasters, according to a new study from Wells Fargo. Here's how you can prepare.

October 1

Biden administration extends $1B of additional student loan debt forgiveness

The Department of Education has issued another round of student debt forgiveness as part of the closed school discharge program. See if you qualify for a loan discharge, and learn about your alternative loan repayment programs.

September 8

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.

August 23

Biden admin reverses Trump-era student loan policy limiting state oversight: Are you impacted?

Biden's Education Department recently rolled back Trump-era regulations that limited the authority of the states to oversee borrower protections for federal student loans. See how your loans may be impacted.

August 13

Homeowners previously in COVID mortgage forbearance can qualify for low-income refinance – here's how

Fannie Mae's low-income refinance program is now available to more homeowners after the lender expanded the program to include those who skipped payments due to COVID-19 forbearance.

June 28

Is the mortgage refinance boom ending? What to consider now

Refinancing your mortgage could still make sense, even as interest rates gradually rise.

May 24

5 surefire ways to get out of debt in 2021

If you want to aggressively tackle your debt, you'll need strategies that move the needle.

May 14

Paying rent with a personal loan: What to know

If you’ve fallen behind on rent, a personal loan can help you catch up. Learn how to find the best rates and repayment terms on your personal loan.

April 12

Today's mortgage rates inch back up | March 30, 2021

Check out the mortgage rates for March 30, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.

March 30

How to check if your car insurance payment is too much

Car insurance can be expensive but you may be able to reduce your rates. Follow these five steps to make sure you aren't paying too much for car insurance.

March 29

What is a good interest rate on a personal loan?

Educate yourself and make smart choices to get the best possible interest rate on a personal loan.

March 29

How to get financial assistance if you didn't receive a stimulus check

You have financial options to stay afloat even if you aren’t getting a stimulus check.

March 17

Today's mortgage rates above 3% for the first time this month | March 15, 2021

Check out the mortgage rates for March 15, 2021, which are trending up from last Friday.

March 15

Can the IRS snatch your stimulus check money if you owe back taxes? What to know

For millions of Americans who did not receive their second coronavirus stimulus check, there's a quick fix: Claim the missing money when you file your 2020 tax return.

January 27