Mortgage origination fees: What are they and how to avoid them
Don’t be surprised by loan origination fees at closing.
Don’t be surprised by loan origination fees at closing.
Here's why you should have more than one credit card
Depending on your finances, goals and general preferences, here are some reasons to consider getting more than one credit card.
Depending on your finances, goals and general preferences, here are some reasons to consider getting more than one credit card.
Why you should refinance student loans now, according to a financial expert
Low interest rates make student loan refinancing increasingly attractive.
Low interest rates make student loan refinancing increasingly attractive.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Half of Americans saw their income fall during coronavirus pandemic
Of the respondents whose income dropped, just 17 percent said it's returned to normal.
Of the respondents whose income dropped, just 17 percent said it's returned to normal.
Student loans for bad credit — here are your best options
There are many student loan options for bad credit borrowers. Learn about them here, including federal loans and private loans.
There are many student loan options for bad credit borrowers. Learn about them here, including federal loans and private loans.
How to get a $100,000 personal loan
A large loan limits your options, but you can qualify if you meet these requirements.
A large loan limits your options, but you can qualify if you meet these requirements.
US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
Coronavirus unemployment benefits set to expire soon — what to do when that happens
Having a financial plan can help when the clock is counting down on unemployment.
Having a financial plan can help when the clock is counting down on unemployment.
Trump hints at 'generous' second coronavirus stimulus check. Here's how much you could get
President Trump signaled Monday that he's open to a second stimulus check for Americans still reeling financially from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
President Trump signaled Monday that he's open to a second stimulus check for Americans still reeling financially from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
Second coronavirus stimulus check could be coming — what you should do to save more money now
If your loans aren’t forgiven, you still have options.
If your loans aren’t forgiven, you still have options.
A second coronavirus payment may be coming. Here's your share
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
5 ways to reduce college tuition costs
With college tuition breaking budgets across the U.S., families and students need to get creative to curb tuition costs.
With college tuition breaking budgets across the U.S., families and students need to get creative to curb tuition costs.
Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
Coronavirus pandemic may spur higher college acceptance rates
Colleges are anticipating problems due to low enrollment rates, but for students, it could spell opportunity.
Colleges are anticipating problems due to low enrollment rates, but for students, it could spell opportunity.
Should you refinance into a 30-year or 15-year mortgage during coronavirus?
Refinancing your home loan could save you money in the long run, but financial struggles could make it difficult to qualify.
Refinancing your home loan could save you money in the long run, but financial struggles could make it difficult to qualify.
Should you continue paying private student loans if payments are suspended?
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.