Child tax credit: Biden, Harris mark first day of payments

Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.

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.

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.

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.

Personal loan interest rates plummet to 3-month low

The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

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.

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.

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.