Consumer debt surged to $14.3T before worst of coronavirus crisis, Fed says
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
How to get a student loan if you're a non-degree seeking student
Some federal and private student loans are available even if you are not pursuing a degree. Learn about them here.
Some federal and private student loans are available even if you are not pursuing a degree. Learn about them here.
In coronavirus economy, here's how to pay off credit card debt
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Outer Banks locals welcoming non-resident property owners back after ban due to COVID-19
Residents of a coastal North Carolina county are welcoming non-resident property owners back to the area after they were banned because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents of a coastal North Carolina county are welcoming non-resident property owners back to the area after they were banned because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some $500 coronavirus stimulus checks for kids may not arrive until next year, IRS says
Individuals who don't receive the full amount to which they're entitled will be able to claim the extra money next year when filing their 2020 tax return.
Individuals who don't receive the full amount to which they're entitled will be able to claim the extra money next year when filing their 2020 tax return.
Coronavirus stimulus cash: IRS warns VA, SSI recipients about approaching deadline
If some beneficiaries don’t fill out a form by Tuesday they may receive inaccurate payments.
If some beneficiaries don’t fill out a form by Tuesday they may receive inaccurate payments.
5 coronavirus lessons for anyone with a retirement fund
With the markets facing unprecedented changes, there is naturally a heavy focus on how retirement funds are being affected.
With the markets facing unprecedented changes, there is naturally a heavy focus on how retirement funds are being affected.
Can you negotiate your credit card debt?
Looking for a better deal from a credit card company or seeking to curb your plastic debt? Negotiating directly can get the job done.
Looking for a better deal from a credit card company or seeking to curb your plastic debt? Negotiating directly can get the job done.
Emergency loans can help during coronavirus crisis — where to get one
Consider these loans only as a last resort.
Consider these loans only as a last resort.
Walmart pays hourly staff nearly $180M in bonuses with 'more to come'
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.
Billionaires got $283B richer during coronavirus: Study
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
Landlords, lenders brace for nationwide rent strike
It’s the first of the month and the rent is due. But, tenants in the nation’s biggest cities are striking because they simply can’t afford to pay the rent, as many have been left without jobs due to economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s the first of the month and the rent is due. But, tenants in the nation’s biggest cities are striking because they simply can’t afford to pay the rent, as many have been left without jobs due to economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Stocks slump as coronavirus hits big tech, oil earnings
Equity investors kicked into sell mode on the first trading day of the month as Big Tech and Big Oil warned that COVID-19 is hurting business during their quarterly earnings updates.
Equity investors kicked into sell mode on the first trading day of the month as Big Tech and Big Oil warned that COVID-19 is hurting business during their quarterly earnings updates.
Debt-to-income ratio affects student loan refinancing — here’s how
If you want to refinance your student loan debt, it’s a good idea to calculate and understand your debt-to-income ratio before you apply.
If you want to refinance your student loan debt, it’s a good idea to calculate and understand your debt-to-income ratio before you apply.
West Virginia lifting stay-home order, allowing some businesses to open next week
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday said he is lifting the statewide stay-home order next week as part of his plan to ease coronavirus restrictions.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday said he is lifting the statewide stay-home order next week as part of his plan to ease coronavirus restrictions.
Ready for a new credit card? Here's how you can find the best rewards
Knowing how to close a credit card while opening new credit accounts can help minimize credit score impacts.
Knowing how to close a credit card while opening new credit accounts can help minimize credit score impacts.
How a 403(b) is different from a 401(k) retirement plan
Here’s what you need to know when choosing between a 401(k) and 403(b).
Here’s what you need to know when choosing between a 401(k) and 403(b).
US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.