College costs have risen at nearly 5x the rate of inflation, report finds
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
Student loan payments restart in February, but survey finds 89% of borrowers aren't ready
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
Steady savings: Today's mortgage rates hold for 3 key terms | Nov. 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 23, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Hunting a mortgage refinance deal? Look to longest, shortest terms today | Nov. 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 23, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Reason to give thanks: Today's mortgage rates hold at bargain lows | Nov. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 22, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from Friday.
Still time to save: Mortgage refinance rates linger at lock-worthy lows | Nov. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 22, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from Friday.
Build Back Better expands EV tax credit with $12.5K incentive on American-made electric cars
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
The risks of using buy now, pay later to finance holiday shopping on Black Friday
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
Target to permanently keep stores closed on Thanksgiving
Retailers last year were forced to limit crowds in stores during the pandemic - a shift that appears to have been fortuitous.
Social Security 2022 benefits payment schedule – when to expect your checks
Social Security released its 2022 calendar showing the dates of benefit payments for the year.
How homeowners can keep their mortgage interest rate low amid a rising environment
Mortgage rates are on the rise, and may not be coming back down. But homeowners can still take steps to keep their rates low.
Today's mortgage refinance deal? 20-year rates fall to 8-day low | Nov. 19, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 19, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Today's 20-year mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in 8 days | Nov. 19, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 19, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Flat mortgage rates give buyers another day to lock in a bargain | Nov. 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 18, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Still time to save: Mortgage refinance rates hold steady for 4th day | Nov. 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 18, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Sallie Mae study shows 44% of families didn't utilize scholarships to pay for college in 2021: Here's why
Families are not utilizing scholarships, despite many that are available to them. Here are the available options and top reasons families don't apply.
Today's mortgage rates rest at bargain lows for third straight day | Nov. 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 17, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Want to save money on a refinance today? Look to mid-length rates | Nov. 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 17, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Student loan borrowers begin to receive $2B worth of forgiveness under PSLF waiver
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
Social Security payment increases may be offset by these 5 expenses
Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.