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.
Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Virginia jobless claims reach 500,000 since coronavirus hit
More than a half million Virginians have filed unemployment claims since the coronavirus outbreak hit the state last month.
More than a half million Virginians have filed unemployment claims since the coronavirus outbreak hit the state last month.
Coronavirus sets student loan interest rates to historic lows — how to save money by refinancing
If you’re worried about making student loan payments, here are a few ways you can get some help from your student loan lenders.
If you’re worried about making student loan payments, here are a few ways you can get some help from your student loan lenders.
Pentagon spending over $75 million to ramp up production of coronavirus testing swabs
The DOD announced Wednesday that a medical company based in Maine is receiving $75.5 million under the DPA to ramp up the production of swabs for coronavirus testing.
The DOD announced Wednesday that a medical company based in Maine is receiving $75.5 million under the DPA to ramp up the production of swabs for coronavirus testing.
What are the closing costs for selling a home?
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
Credit card annual fees can unlock better benefits — here’s how it works
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
Coronavirus student loan interest waivers being offered — how to take advantage
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
The basics of no-closing cost mortgage refinancing
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
FICO made new credit score changes — here's how to avoid lowering yours
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
Refinance student loans now and you'll likely save money — here's why
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
Trump says ‘we’ll get that back,’ after people report dead relatives receiving stimulus checks
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.