5 ways to improve your credit score in 2022
Building your credit history can be as simple as checking your credit report for errors and improving your on-time payment history.
Electric vehicle sales hit record high in 2021, KBB reports
EV sales increased 72% year-over-year, according to KBB, but there are some important costs of EV ownership that drivers should consider.
Social Security retirement age stops changing in 2022: What to know
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
What to know about student loan forgiveness for doctors
If you have hefty medical school debt, you might be eligible for student loan forgiveness for doctors. Learn more about the different forgiveness options.
Seeking debt relief? Here’s how credit counseling can help
Nonprofit credit counseling agencies offer free or low-cost financial services for consumers who are struggling to manage debt or considering bankruptcy. Here's what a credit counselor can do for you.
Private student loan rates continue downward trend
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Inflation hits new 40-year high in January
Inflation surged to a new 40-year high in January. This comes as the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates next month to combat inflation levels.
The average wedding costs $28K, study says: Here are 3 ways to pay
Couples who married in 2021 paid an average of $266 per guest, according to a new study from wedding website The Knot.
5 ways to use your tax refund strategically
Taxpayers received an average tax refund of nearly $3,000 in 2021, according to the IRS, and it's possible to use this cash windfall to improve your financial situation.
Average consumer will spend $175 on Valentine's Day gifts, data shows
A new survey exploring Valentine's Day shopping trends and statistics found a historic level of consumer spending in 2022.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
How to get a $30,000 personal loan
Looking for a $30,000 loan? Learn how to get one and where to find lenders who offer large personal loans.
Credit card consolidation may save you thousands as personal loan rates are at record lows
Borrowers with a good credit score may be able to save thousands by consolidating credit card debt into a new loan.
Motivating borrowers to resume student loan payments in May will be ‘a challenge,’ officials say
The Education Department said it may be difficult to get federal borrowers to resume payments on their student debt in May.
How to get a $15,000 personal loan
Several lenders offer $15,000 loans, but it's important to compare rates and terms to find the right personal loan for you. Learn more in this guide.
$10,000 personal loans: How to qualify for $10k fast
If you need to cover a personal expense, a personal loan could help you do it. Here’s what you should know before getting a $10,000 personal loan.
Where to get a $5K loan
Many lenders offer $5K loans — personal loans with a fixed rate that you repay over time. Learn where to get a $5K loan.
Personal loan rates plunge, continuing downward trend
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Americans doubtful that Biden will deliver student loan forgiveness in 2022, poll shows
A new poll shows that U.S. adults believe President Joe Biden will make little progress in canceling debt for student loan borrowers in 2022.
Hawaiian couple received shocking $18,000 electric bill: 'overwhelmed and confused'
A Hawaiian couple was charged a whopping $18,000 for their electric bill last month after their electric company claimed they were responsible for paying for their neighborhood streetlights.