40% of millennials say credit card debt is their biggest financial setback, survey finds
A new survey found that millennials are more financially confident and optimistic than any other generation, but they're held back by high-interest credit card debt.
A new survey found that millennials are more financially confident and optimistic than any other generation, but they're held back by high-interest credit card debt.
With personal loan interest rates at record lows, here's how to get a good rate
Personal loans can be used to pay for anything from unexpected expenses to wedding expenses, with funding as fast as the next business day.
Personal loans can be used to pay for anything from unexpected expenses to wedding expenses, with funding as fast as the next business day.
Biden has canceled $15B in student loan debt since taking office
Since taking office, President Joe Biden has enacted nearly $15 billion worth of student loan forgiveness via executive action, according to the Department of Education.
Since taking office, President Joe Biden has enacted nearly $15 billion worth of student loan forgiveness via executive action, according to the Department of Education.
You could see a lower tax refund this year, and this is why
With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.
With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.
Expecting a 2022 tax refund? Tips for getting your money back faster
The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.
The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.
Student loan refinance rates edge up, but 10-year fixed rates still a bargain
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Average life insurance rates are steady entering 2022
Monthly life insurance premiums were stable entering the new year, according to Policygenius data.
Monthly life insurance premiums were stable entering the new year, according to Policygenius data.
Warren, progressives escalate pressure on Biden to cancel student loans
A number of prominent Democrats are urging President Biden to cancel student debt using an executive order.
A number of prominent Democrats are urging President Biden to cancel student debt using an executive order.
IRS to start requiring facial recognition scans to access tax returns
Privacy advocates warn the practice is invasive
Privacy advocates warn the practice is invasive
Private student loan rates spike, but remain below last year’s record highs
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan payment pause has cost the government $100B
The Biden administration recently extended the pause through May 1, 2022.
The Biden administration recently extended the pause through May 1, 2022.
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Manchin aims to restrict child tax credit eligibility in Build Back Better
The monthly child tax credit had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments that Americans received in 2021 may not continue into this year.
The monthly child tax credit had the effect of reducing child poverty, but the advance monthly payments that Americans received in 2021 may not continue into this year.
Child tax credit: How families can get the rest of their money in 2022
Although the IRS paid out the last monthly installment of the expanded child tax credit in December, millions of parents should be on the lookout for a letter from the agency that will help them collect the remaining half of the money when they file their 2021 tax returns.
Although the IRS paid out the last monthly installment of the expanded child tax credit in December, millions of parents should be on the lookout for a letter from the agency that will help them collect the remaining half of the money when they file their 2021 tax returns.
5-year fixed personal loan rates fall by more than half a percent again
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Money is the top reason why students are dropping out of college, study finds
A recent study found that 42% of students who recently dropped out cited financial reasons as their primary cause for leaving.
A recent study found that 42% of students who recently dropped out cited financial reasons as their primary cause for leaving.
‘Disappointing’ jobs report won’t slow interest rate hikes, experts say
The December jobs report came in lower than expected. However, experts explain why the Fed is still likely to raise interest rates in the first quarter of 2022.
The December jobs report came in lower than expected. However, experts explain why the Fed is still likely to raise interest rates in the first quarter of 2022.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
16 of the best jobs for college students
Learn about 16 of the best jobs for college students, whether you want to work remotely, on campus or off campus.
Learn about 16 of the best jobs for college students, whether you want to work remotely, on campus or off campus.
3 student loan changes in 2022 that borrowers should know about
The new year brings a slew of changes for student loan borrowers, including the return to federal student loan repayment.
The new year brings a slew of changes for student loan borrowers, including the return to federal student loan repayment.