Holiday tipping: Can you tip your mail carrier?
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
NFT is 2021 word of the year amid cryptocurrency surge, Collins Dictionary says
An NFT is proof of ownership for a unique digital item that can be bought and sold on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Here's what you need to know about buying and investing in crypto.
An NFT is proof of ownership for a unique digital item that can be bought and sold on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Here's what you need to know about buying and investing in crypto.
Better.com CEO tells about 900 employees they’ve been let go over Zoom call: report
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, was captured in a video on social media informing about 900 employees that they had been terminated.
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, was captured in a video on social media informing about 900 employees that they had been terminated.
What is a personal line of credit?
A personal line of credit is a type of revolving credit that can be used to cover expenses like home renovations. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
A personal line of credit is a type of revolving credit that can be used to cover expenses like home renovations. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
Holiday shoppers plan to spend nearly $1,000 this year, survey finds: 3 tips to avoid overspending
Consumers plan to spend $998 this holiday shopping season, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Here's how you can overcome higher prices amid shipping delays and labor shortages to take advantage of holiday sales.
Consumers plan to spend $998 this holiday shopping season, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Here's how you can overcome higher prices amid shipping delays and labor shortages to take advantage of holiday sales.
Democrats push Biden to cancel student loans after House passes Build Back Better
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.
Expanded child tax credit would permanently reduce child poverty, CBPP finds
Build Back Better would make the Child Tax Credit permanently available to low-income families. But the trillion-dollar spending plan faces hurdles in Congress before it can be signed into law.
Build Back Better would make the Child Tax Credit permanently available to low-income families. But the trillion-dollar spending plan faces hurdles in Congress before it can be signed into law.
Getting life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands
The longer you wait to lock in a life insurance premium, the higher your monthly rate will be. Find out how taking out life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands of dollars.
The longer you wait to lock in a life insurance premium, the higher your monthly rate will be. Find out how taking out life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands of dollars.
High property values, low interest rates prompt homeowners to refinance
New Jersey homeowner Robert Torino saw the changing market and decided to refinance his house a few months ago. His new rate is below 4%. These are some benefits to refinancing your home loan.
New Jersey homeowner Robert Torino saw the changing market and decided to refinance his house a few months ago. His new rate is below 4%. These are some benefits to refinancing your home loan.
College costs have risen at nearly 5x the rate of inflation, report finds
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
Student loan payments restart in February, but survey finds 89% of borrowers aren't ready
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
Tips for saving money this Thanksgiving
Supply chain issues are pushing up the cost of nearly everything, including turkeys for Thanksgiving. But you can find some ways to save.
Supply chain issues are pushing up the cost of nearly everything, including turkeys for Thanksgiving. But you can find some ways to save.
Build Back Better expands EV tax credit with $12.5K incentive on American-made electric cars
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
The risks of using buy now, pay later to finance holiday shopping on Black Friday
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
Build Back Better bill: Latest on the SALT deduction battle
Residents of high-tax states — such as New York and New Jersey — are looking for some relief on their tax bills via the Democrats' sweeping legislation that would raise the cap on the SALT deduction.
Residents of high-tax states — such as New York and New Jersey — are looking for some relief on their tax bills via the Democrats' sweeping legislation that would raise the cap on the SALT deduction.
Student loan borrowers begin to receive $2B worth of forgiveness under PSLF waiver
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
Social Security benefits see highest boost in 40 years, but inflation is higher
Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.
Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.
This is the state where student loan borrowers struggle the most to repay their debt: report
A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.
A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.