Liberal arts doctorate leaves borrowers with nearly $200K in student loan debt on $40K salary, study finds

Liberal arts doctorate leaves borrowers with nearly $200K in student loan debt on $40K salary, study finds

A post-secondary degree can leave borrowers with a six-figure student loan balance, but it's important to remember that federal student aid isn't “free money.” Keep reading to learn more about the average student loan debt and how you can pay it off faster.

A post-secondary degree can leave borrowers with a six-figure student loan balance, but it's important to remember that federal student aid isn't “free money.” Keep reading to learn more about the average student loan debt and how you can pay it off faster.

As car shopping surges, vehicle history report company expects to double revenue in 2021

As car shopping surges, vehicle history report company expects to double revenue in 2021

One car history report company says it expects to double its revenue this year as the demand for used cars rises. Here's how to keep your costs down amid rising prices.

One car history report company says it expects to double its revenue this year as the demand for used cars rises. Here's how to keep your costs down amid rising prices.

What you need to know about credit card annual fees

What you need to know about credit card annual fees

Credit cards with annual fees may seem unnecessary, but sometimes it makes sense to opt for these cards.

Credit cards with annual fees may seem unnecessary, but sometimes it makes sense to opt for these cards.

What to know about personal loans for college students

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.

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' star Maurice Fayne gets 17 years in fraud case

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' star Maurice Fayne gets 17 years in fraud case

An Atlanta reality TV star was sentenced on multiple federal charges including bank fraud and conspiracy for his part in fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan and for running a Ponzi scheme from his towing business.

An Atlanta reality TV star was sentenced on multiple federal charges including bank fraud and conspiracy for his part in fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan and for running a Ponzi scheme from his towing business.

How many credit cards should you have?

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

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.

Warren buckles down on student loan forgiveness, says Biden 'has the power to cancel student loan debt'

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)

Bought chicken over last decade? You could be eligible for settlement payment

Bought chicken over last decade? You could be eligible for settlement payment

People who bought chicken products in the U.S. over the last decade could be eligible to receive payments as part of a $181 million settlement.

People who bought chicken products in the U.S. over the last decade could be eligible to receive payments as part of a $181 million settlement.

Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows

Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows

The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.

The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.

Powerball jackpot grows to $432M after no one wins Monday drawing

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.

Millennial, Gen Z graduates plan to lower student loan payments with refinancing, survey finds

Millennial, Gen Z graduates plan to lower student loan payments with refinancing, survey finds

A new survey found that young student loan borrowers are exploring their repayment options, such as a student loan refinance loan, as the federal forbearance period comes to an end. Here's why that may be a smart move.

A new survey found that young student loan borrowers are exploring their repayment options, such as a student loan refinance loan, as the federal forbearance period comes to an end. Here's why that may be a smart move.