This week's 10-year fixed private student loan interest rates dip below 8 percent
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop
Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.
Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan
The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.
Can you get student loan forgiveness if you refinance?
If you have federal student loans, refinancing may not be in your best interest right now.
Rising inflation pushed Americans to pick between paying their bills or saving for the future: Allianz
Continued market volatility in the U.S. economy caused many Americans to report that they had to cut down on saving for the future, according to a recent Allianz survey.
Private student loan interest rates tumble for 10-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Credit card delinquency rates for new users were higher than for those with established credit
Credit card delinquency rates have been trending higher for new credit users, according to a TransUnion report. High inflation and a volatile interest rate environment may cause delinquency rates to increase in the U.S. in 2023. Here’s how to pay down high-interest debt quickly.
Many Americans need second income to afford student loan payments without Biden's forgiveness plan: Survey
Fifty-five percent of Americans with student loan debt said they would have to work a second job to pay off loans, according to Cleo's survey on student debt forgiveness.
Understanding how to pay for college
Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.
The average IRS tax refund so far this year is about $1,900
Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.
Consumers value transparency, trust in car-buying experience: report
Consumers said they valued trust in their car dealers and transparency of pricing and inventory in the car-buying process, a Capital One report says.
What is peer-to-peer lending: What to know
Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) involves borrowing funds from an individual investor rather than a traditional lender. Here’s what to know.
Retirees lost 10 percent of their savings in 2022, survey says
Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.
How to pay off credit card debt: 6 winning strategies
Wondering how to pay off credit card debt? Discover these six tried-and-true strategies that can help you pay down your balances and become debt-free.
Credit card debt increased to record $931 billion: Here's how to pay debt quickly
Americans' credit card debt increased to more than $931 billion in the last quarter of 2022 amid high inflation and rising interest rates. Here’s how to cut down debt and lower your monthly expenses today.
Inflation has cooled, but recession fears remain: First National Bank of Omaha
Inflation has been cooling in recent months, but studies have reported that it’s still a concern for many Americans. Meanwhile, some experts debate whether a recession will occur in 2023. Here’s how to pay down debt quickly in a volatile economy.
Inflation may be easing but car insurance isn't
A recent report found the cost of full auto insurance is up nearly 14% from last year.
IRS proposes new reporting program for workers who earn tips
Many service industry workers, like those in restaurants, rely on tips to supplement their hourly pay.
'Sandwich generation' survey says Americans caring for children and aging parents are financially stressed
Sixty-six percent of Americans caring for kids and an aging parent said they are at least "somewhat stressed" about the costs of those responsibilities, a Policygenius survey said.
Price of Biden's student loan repayment plan could double as take-up increases, report says
Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.