Federal student loan rates jump nearly 1% in July: How to make the most of your options
Interest rates on federal student loans rise for the upcoming school year. Here are your options.
Loans for a 600 credit score: What to know and where to find one
Taking out a personal loan with a credit score of 600 isn’t impossible — but it may require some creativity, and you may not get the best loan terms.
Will Biden cancel student debt with an executive order?
Are you banking on having a portion of your student loans canceled? Read this first.
98% of Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications rejected: What to do with your college debt
98% of those who applied for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program were denied, as of April 2021. Here's what to do with your student loans if your application was denied.
How to get student loans for online school
You can get student loans to pay for an online school. Here’s how.
Need to boost your credit score quickly? Use these 5 tips
Having bad credit can negatively impact your financial wellness in a variety of ways, but these five tips can help you improve your FICO score quickly.
Does getting the COVID-19 vaccine affect your life insurance policy?
If you've received the COVID-19 vaccine, that won't jeopardize your life insurance policy. Read more to see what can disqualify you from life insurance payouts.
17% of parents took out life insurance amid pandemic: Here's how to get the best rate
The coronavirus pandemic forced many parents to take a closer look at their financial wellbeing: 17% of parents took out a life insurance policy for them or their partner, a recent survey from Policygenius found.
COVID-19 sent cybercriminals into overdrive - how to protect your personal finances
Cybercrime is on the rise through phishing scams and other means. And as fraud increases, so does the need to protect your identity.
Average 10-year fixed student loan rates plummet to near record lows -- how to take advantage
Headed into the 2021 school year, private student loan interest rates dip near record lows.
Biden signs executive order targeting anti-competitive practices in big business
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order that seeks to target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other industries.
11 ways to pay off student loans fast
It’s common for student loan borrowers to take 20 years or more to pay off their student debt. Here are steps you can take to be debt-free faster.
Officials: Florida man discovers winning Powerball ticket while cleaning home
"I was cleaning the house on the fourth of July when I found the POWERBALL ticket in a drawer," Morgan told the Florida Lottery. "I'm still in shock!"
Wells Fargo shutting down personal line of credit product -- here's what to do instead
Wells Fargo announced to its customers that it is shuttering its personal line of credit product.
Fixed rates for private student loans drop, while variable rates rise
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
12 lenders to consider for student loan consolidation
If you have multiple student loans and want an easier way to keep track of your payments — or get a better rate — consolidating your student loans may be an option for you.
Americans rank debt payoff as highest financial priority, study shows — How to make it happen
The No. 1 personal finance goal for Americans is debt repayment, a recent study showed. Consider paying off your debt with one of these debt management strategies.
How to pay off $60,000 in credit card debt
Credit card debt can quickly spiral out of control, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars. Dedication and a solid strategy can help you pay off debt.
Most student loan borrowers aren't ready to resume payments, survey finds - here's what you can do
Most college graduates aren't prepared for federal student loan payments to resume, according to a recent survey. Here are three ways it can be easier once forbearance ends.
Student loan interest rates sank to record lows between May, June: Is refinancing your private loans worth it?
It's a good time to refinance student loans, since interest rates fell month-over-month between May and June 2021. See if you can qualify for a lower interest rate to save money on interest and lower your monthly payments.