What factors affect personal loan interest rates?

Understand the process and factors that affect interest rates before you apply for a personal loan.

How to maximize your credit card rewards

Getting the most from your rewards credit cards depends on cardholder priorities, spending habits, and the user’s unique financial needs.

BankBlack movement aims to boost Black-owned banks

Since this year's protests and movement for racial equality began, there is a renewed campaign to support Black-owned banks.  

Best ways to refinance Parent PLUS student loans

If you’re looking to save money or pass off payment obligations to your child, refinancing can help.

How to stop living off credit cards

Credit card debt is one of the most pervasive forms of consumer financial debt, but there are ways to stop living off their revolving credit.

Missed the tax deadline? Take these steps now

Here are some steps you can take to keep your penalties to a minimum if you were unable to file by July 15.

5 ways to pay student loans that will also save you money

Want to save money on student loans? Here are five ways to get your loans paid down ASAP while reducing the amount of interest that you pay over time.

What are mortgage points ⁠— and how do they work?

Mortgage points can save you money, but only if you plan on staying in your home for several years.

3 ways to eliminate credit card debt

The best ways to pay off a credit card bill aren’t complicated - in fact, they’re all about common sense.

Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire

The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.

Here's why you should have more than one credit card

Depending on your finances, goals and general preferences, here are some reasons to consider getting more than one credit card.