COVID-19 pandemic recession ended in April 2020, shortest on record
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
Democrats want federal student loans paused until March 2022: Here are the options private loan borrowers have
Federal student loan payments are set to begin again in October, but Senate Democrats want to extend the payment freeze.
Federal student loan payments are set to begin again in October, but Senate Democrats want to extend the payment freeze.
Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
How to refinance student loans for 30 years
Refinancing your student loans to a 30-year term can lower your monthly payment, freeing up more money for other financial goals.
Refinancing your student loans to a 30-year term can lower your monthly payment, freeing up more money for other financial goals.
Who is eligible for child tax credit payments, and what to do if you don't qualify
The child tax credit is beginning to go out to millions of families across the U.S. Here's everything you need to know.
The child tax credit is beginning to go out to millions of families across the U.S. Here's everything you need to know.
Biden's Education Department hires student loan forgiveness advocate: How your college debt could be impacted
The Biden administration has hired a student loans expert who believes the Education Secretary has the legal authority to forgive student debt under executive order. Here's what that means for your college debt.
The Biden administration has hired a student loans expert who believes the Education Secretary has the legal authority to forgive student debt under executive order. Here's what that means for your college debt.
Private student loan rates drop to their lowest level since March
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.
How to find student loans without a cosigner
Some private lenders offer student loans without a cosigner. But they often require you to have good credit and a solid income.
Some private lenders offer student loans without a cosigner. But they often require you to have good credit and a solid income.
McDonald’s to bolster free child care, paid tuition to entice workers
McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.
McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.
Child tax credit: First payments go out July 15
The IRS said that the first payments from the expanded child tax credit signed into law with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package will begin hitting families’ bank accounts on July 15.
The IRS said that the first payments from the expanded child tax credit signed into law with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package will begin hitting families’ bank accounts on July 15.
Personal loan interest rates plummet to 3-month low
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.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates hold at bargain 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.
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.
Interest rates on federal student loans rise for the upcoming school year. Here are your options.
Gas prices soar as Americans hit the road while supply remains low
The highest average for a gallon of regular gasoline is in the San Francisco Bay area at $4.39 while parts of Louisiana have the lowest prices at around $2.65.
The highest average for a gallon of regular gasoline is in the San Francisco Bay area at $4.39 while parts of Louisiana have the lowest prices at around $2.65.
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.
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.
Are you banking on having a portion of your student loans canceled? Read this first.
Consumer prices saw largest inflation spike in June since 2008
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.
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.
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.
You can get student loans to pay for an online school. Here’s how.