How steep interest rate hikes impact your finances

Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.

Personal loan interest rates at near-record gap with credit cards, boosting savings opportunity

The interest rate on personal loans is much lower than the one on credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Here’s how you can use these lower interest rates to pay down debt.

Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.

Social Security increase 2023: What does it mean for retirees?

Social Security recipients will see the largest benefits increase in 40 years in 2023. Here’s what that means for your retirement savings plan.

IRS inflation adjustment could lower your tax bill in 2023

The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.

Lower your credit card interest rate with a few simple questions

With more people turning to credit to combat the crippling costs of every day items it is important to know you have the power to negotiate your interest rate, if you know the right way to ask.

Here’s how much money you should be saving per paycheck

Recent studies show savings accounts are starting to dwindle as the U.S. rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, but experts say every little bit still counts.

6 ways to spot student loan forgiveness scams

Scams about during difficult financial times. Here’s how to avoid falling prey to student loan forgiveness scams.