Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
Travis Kelce donates $100K to Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting victims
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, made a generous donation of $100,000 to aid the medical expenses of two young girls injured in a shooting incident following the team's Super Bowl victory parade.
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, made a generous donation of $100,000 to aid the medical expenses of two young girls injured in a shooting incident following the team's Super Bowl victory parade.
Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital one to purchase Discover Financial for $35 billion
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
Winner of Florida $36M Mega Millions jackpot never claimed it
The luck of a $36 million Mega Millions jackpot winner ran out earlier this week after not claiming their winnings.
The luck of a $36 million Mega Millions jackpot winner ran out earlier this week after not claiming their winnings.
Gas prices jolted up by 12 cents as Indiana oil refinery remains closed: AAA
A shutdown oil refinery has led to a large increase in gas prices across the country.
A shutdown oil refinery has led to a large increase in gas prices across the country.
US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
More student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, as U.S. colleges commit to cost transparency
Over 360 colleges have committed to being more transparent about their costs, while the U.S. Department of Education offers more loan forgiveness.
Over 360 colleges have committed to being more transparent about their costs, while the U.S. Department of Education offers more loan forgiveness.
1 in 4 Americans lost money to a scam last year – here are the top schemes
Scams took $10 billion from Americans’ pockets in 2023, the FTC said -- adding that it saw a median loss of $500 per person.
Scams took $10 billion from Americans’ pockets in 2023, the FTC said -- adding that it saw a median loss of $500 per person.
Consumers bought more secondhand items in 2023, but major purchases are back for 2024
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
This Florida home for sale is most expensive in America
The property, which went up for sale Feb 7, is listed at $295 mililon.
The property, which went up for sale Feb 7, is listed at $295 mililon.
Financial infidelity? Over 40% of US adults say they've kept money secrets
Would you consider it cheating if your romantic partner hid a debt, a credit card or other financial secret from you? Over 40% of US adults admitted to keeping money secrets.
Would you consider it cheating if your romantic partner hid a debt, a credit card or other financial secret from you? Over 40% of US adults admitted to keeping money secrets.
Man, wife both misread $500,000 winning Michigan Lottery ticket
A Michigan couple were both wrong when looking at the prize they won on a lottery scratch-off ticket – the wife thought it was a $50 winner, while the husband saw $500. The Holiday Wishes instant game was a $500,000 winner.
A Michigan couple were both wrong when looking at the prize they won on a lottery scratch-off ticket – the wife thought it was a $50 winner, while the husband saw $500. The Holiday Wishes instant game was a $500,000 winner.
Dating app requires users to have credit score of 675 or above to join
The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.
The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.
Why don't flight attendants earn their hourly pay during boarding?
Flight attendants are protesting at airports on Tuesday as they push for better pay and contracts with airlines.
Flight attendants are protesting at airports on Tuesday as they push for better pay and contracts with airlines.
U.S. raises are trending down this year as the job market cools
Employers are planning to raise wages by 4%, on average this year, higher than 2021, but lower than 2023.
Employers are planning to raise wages by 4%, on average this year, higher than 2021, but lower than 2023.
Missed student loan payments set to affect credit scores again by the end of 2024: Here’s how to prepare
Borrowers who miss student loan payments will see repercussions again by September, thankfully there are forgiveness options.
Borrowers who miss student loan payments will see repercussions again by September, thankfully there are forgiveness options.
Lemon from 1739 sold for almost $1,800 at auction
A lemon from 1739 sold for almost $1,800 after it was found inside of a cabinet which was auctioned off for only $40.
A lemon from 1739 sold for almost $1,800 after it was found inside of a cabinet which was auctioned off for only $40.
Gas and oil prices are on the rise as warm weather brings more demand
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
House passes $78 billion tax bill expanding the child tax credit, its fate in the Senate remains to be seen
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.