5 things to do when student loan forbearance ends

Student loan forbearance put into place due to COVID-19 will end on December 31 if lawmakers don't act. Here's how to prepare.

How does a mortgage loan modification work?

If you’re facing foreclosure or can’t make your mortgage payments, mortgage modification is a practical option if you need home loan relief. It can be a temporary or permanent way to avoid losing your home, but it doesn’t come without a few drawbacks, and not everyone qualifies.

6 best ways to manage your student loans

Having a plan for managing student loans can make repaying them less stressful.

Houston woman waits all year for tax return; over 1M people still await refunds

More than one million people are still waiting for tax refunds from the IRS. The IRS says it’s still sorting through more than a million pieces of mail and trying to finish returns.  

5 reasons to get a cash-out refinance

As home equity continues to rise and mortgage rates continue to fall, there are several key situations when a cash-out mortgage refinance makes sense right now. But there are benefits and drawbacks to consider before you take action.