Student loan company used deceptive practices, CFPB says: Tips for choosing a reputable lender
The CFPB issued a consent order for one college financing company after ruling its ISA program was a form of consumer credit and must adhere to federal financial laws.
The CFPB issued a consent order for one college financing company after ruling its ISA program was a form of consumer credit and must adhere to federal financial laws.
Google to buy Manhattan site for $2.1 billion
Google plans on transforming a former freight rail station in Manhattan into a 21st-century campus.
Google plans on transforming a former freight rail station in Manhattan into a 21st-century campus.
Facing a natural disaster? Here's how to prepare your finances
It's important to stay prepared for natural disasters, here's how to stay prepared financially.
It's important to stay prepared for natural disasters, here's how to stay prepared financially.
Trucker shortage worries industry experts about future of transport
Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country.
Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country.
Rise in labor trafficking abuse found across many US industries, study says
Labor trafficking is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery, ” according to the study.
Labor trafficking is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery, ” according to the study.
Student loan refinance rates drop — 5-year variable rates slide back under 3%
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.
Trump CFO's lawyer expects more indictments in case
A lawyer for Allen Weisselberg — Donald Trump's indicted corporate finance chief — said he has a "strong reason to believe" more indictments are coming in an ongoing probe of Trump's real estate empire.
A lawyer for Allen Weisselberg — Donald Trump's indicted corporate finance chief — said he has a "strong reason to believe" more indictments are coming in an ongoing probe of Trump's real estate empire.
Stock market drops amid China property market fears
Stocks were down nearly 500 points with fears the drop would continue as China's property market worried investors.
Stocks were down nearly 500 points with fears the drop would continue as China's property market worried investors.
Senate confirms James Kvaal as under secretary of education: How your student loans may be impacted
James Kvaal was confirmed as the new under secretary of education on Tuesday, after months of serving the Department of Education as deputy under secretary. Here's what it might mean for your student loan debt.
James Kvaal was confirmed as the new under secretary of education on Tuesday, after months of serving the Department of Education as deputy under secretary. Here's what it might mean for your student loan debt.
Reviving the mammoth raises questions of ethics, consequences
A private company is aiming to revive the woolly mammoth, raising questions about ethics and unintended consequences.
A private company is aiming to revive the woolly mammoth, raising questions about ethics and unintended consequences.
Aluminum prices soar, adding to construction headaches
Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.
Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.
What to know about personal loans for college students
It’s possible to take out a personal loan for school expenses. But it’s almost never a better option than a student loan.
It’s possible to take out a personal loan for school expenses. But it’s almost never a better option than a student loan.
US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
Small businesses cope with pandemic fallout | Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinos are starting businesses at a faster rate than the national average, growing 34% over the last 10 years, according to the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Latinos are starting businesses at a faster rate than the national average, growing 34% over the last 10 years, according to the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Student loan refinance rates rise, but 10-year rates remain near record lows
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.
How many credit cards should you have?
How many credit cards you should have depends on your unique situation.
How many credit cards you should have depends on your unique situation.
US consumer prices rise 0.3% in August 2021, lowest in 7 months
U.S. consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, a hopeful sign that a recent jump in inflation may be cooling.
U.S. consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, a hopeful sign that a recent jump in inflation may be cooling.
I'm retired and still paying off my kids' student loans. Can I get them forgiven?
Credible Money Coach replies to retiree question about getting parent student loans forgiven.
Credible Money Coach replies to retiree question about getting parent student loans forgiven.
Warren buckles down on student loan forgiveness, says Biden 'has the power to cancel student loan debt'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on President Joe Biden to cancel student debt using his executive authority. Here's what we know about student debt discharges so far, including alternative repayment plan options. (iStock)
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on President Joe Biden to cancel student debt using his executive authority. Here's what we know about student debt discharges so far, including alternative repayment plan options. (iStock)
Powerball jackpot grows to $432M after no one wins Monday drawing
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $432 million with a $313.5 million cash option before taxes. The next drawing is Wednesday.
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $432 million with a $313.5 million cash option before taxes. The next drawing is Wednesday.