Majority of small businesses raising prices due to inflation, study shows
Inflation is rising at a record pace, forcing many small businesses to raise their prices. Here's what consumers can do to if they are struggling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Democrats push Biden to cancel student loans after House passes Build Back Better
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.
The risks of using buy now, pay later to finance holiday shopping on Black Friday
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
Social Security 2022 benefits payment schedule – when to expect your checks
Social Security released its 2022 calendar showing the dates of benefit payments for the year.
Biden administration begins notifying borrowers of student loan servicer changes
FSA began notifying borrowers of changes to their federal student loan repayment plans. Here's what you should know if your loan servicer is changing.
Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is the mortgage refinance boom ending? What to consider now
Refinancing your mortgage could still make sense, even as interest rates gradually rise.
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.
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.