Nearly a million student loan borrowers back in forbearance following servicer billing errors
The Department of Education has withheld millions of dollars of payment to student loan servicers over billing errors that triggered delinquencies for many students.
The Department of Education has withheld millions of dollars of payment to student loan servicers over billing errors that triggered delinquencies for many students.
Push to cap loan interest fees at 36 percent may leave subprime borrowers without credit, trade groups warn
New legislation seeks to cap interest rates on all consumer loans, but banking groups warn it could do more harm than good.
New legislation seeks to cap interest rates on all consumer loans, but banking groups warn it could do more harm than good.
Flat October inflation leaves consumer prices unchanged
Consumer prices held steady in October as prices remained the same as the month before, and on an annual basis, prices rose 3.2% in October, a deceleration from the 3.7% growth in September.
Consumer prices held steady in October as prices remained the same as the month before, and on an annual basis, prices rose 3.2% in October, a deceleration from the 3.7% growth in September.
Credit card balances grow $48 billion in the third quarter: NY Fed
Credit card balances spiked by $154 billion year over year, notching the most significant increase since 1999, according to the New York Fed.
Credit card balances spiked by $154 billion year over year, notching the most significant increase since 1999, according to the New York Fed.
Homebuying to remain slow through 2023: agent survey
High mortgage rates and home prices may keep homebuyers on the sidelines through 2023, a survey found. But you can still find the best mortgage rate by comparing your options.
High mortgage rates and home prices may keep homebuyers on the sidelines through 2023, a survey found. But you can still find the best mortgage rate by comparing your options.
Retirement savings are getting sucked up in a financial vortex: Goldman Sachs
U.S. workers have upped their retirement savings, but competing spending continues to challenge most from reaching their goals, a recent Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) retirement report said.
U.S. workers have upped their retirement savings, but competing spending continues to challenge most from reaching their goals, a recent Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) retirement report said.
Gas prices’ steady decline might gain momentum as holidays approach: AAA
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall as demand likely remains flat. The steady decline could accelerate following recent drops in the price of oil, according to AAA.
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall as demand likely remains flat. The steady decline could accelerate following recent drops in the price of oil, according to AAA.
Study: Long-term care costs the most in these US states
The study found that nursing home care costs an average of $108,405 annually.
The study found that nursing home care costs an average of $108,405 annually.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing some Americans to sell homes at a loss
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Report: You would need to earn six figures to afford a median-priced home in the US
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
A quarter of student loan borrowers said they'd boycott repayment
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.
Debt relief scams grow as consumer debt hits record high: BBB
The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.
The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.
Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
US retirement system earns just a C+ in global study
US retirement system grade on par with Kazakhstan and Colombia
US retirement system grade on par with Kazakhstan and Colombia
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.
Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Home insurance prices increased nearly 25 percent: Policygenius
Home insurance costs have increased due to natural disasters and inflation pressures. But there are ways to save on homeowners insurance policies.
Home insurance costs have increased due to natural disasters and inflation pressures. But there are ways to save on homeowners insurance policies.
Jobs offering student loan assistance more than double: study
With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.
With student loan debt growing to more than $1.7 trillion, employer student loan assistance programs for workers seem to be on the rise, according to Handshake.
Here's how borrowers who can't make student loan payments can avoid defaulting
The 12-month student loan on-ramp period will help struggling borrowers from suffering the worst consequences of missed, late, or partial payments, according to a recent Harvard University Employee Credit Union blog.
The 12-month student loan on-ramp period will help struggling borrowers from suffering the worst consequences of missed, late, or partial payments, according to a recent Harvard University Employee Credit Union blog.