How your student loans could be impacted by the Fed rate hike

Variable student loan rates are likely to rise after the Federal Reserve's March interest rate increases. This could mean higher monthly loan payments for some current borrowers.

This state wants to pay off $40K in student loan debt for first-time homebuyers

New details have been released about a bill in the Maine legislature that would offer significant student debt relief for first-time homebuyers in the state.

Cash poor during spring? Blame the weather

We all know inflation and supply chain kinks are leading to price increases on almost everything. Even cautious shoppers need to beware of spring and its weather changes. Sudden warm temperatures after the cold, dark winter and can actually trigger frenzied shopping.

Fed rate hike sends mortgage rates soaring past 4%

Following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates, mortgage rates surged past 4% this week for the first time since 2019, according to Freddie Mac.

Sen. Murray urges Biden to extend student loan payment pause until 2023

The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.

'Competitive' spring homebuying season is starting early this year, industry analyst says

Despite higher prices, a recent decrease in mortgage rates and stabilizing inventory levels may be advantageous for homebuyers in the coming months, one economist recently said.

Federal Reserve raises interest rates: What to do now

In order to fight decades-high inflation levels, the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2018 on Wednesday.