July jobs report: US adds 943K jobs, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Biden, CDC roll out targeted ban on renter evictions – who’s impacted and what to do now
After the previous ban expired, the CDC instated a new targeted eviction ban for renters in areas with high COVID-19 transmission levels.
Senate bill targets student loans in bankruptcy: What this means for student loan cancellation
A new Senate bill aims to make it possible to achieve a federal student loan discharge in bankruptcy court, requiring certain universities to grant a tuition refund if a student's federal loans are discharged.
Landlords can consider these alternatives to evictions amid new moratorium
With the eviction moratorium expired, landlords have several options available outside of evicting their tenants.
Protecting your finances from the COVID-19 pandemic
You may be doing your best to protect yourself from the delta variant. But what about protecting your finances?
Where to find rental assistance throughout greater Houston area
While the CDC just issued a new eviction ban, rental assistance is still available for people behind on rent.
Today's mortgage refinance rates notch 22nd straight day below 3% | August 4, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 4, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Summer treat: Today's mortgage rates hold at bargain lows | August 4, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 4, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
5-year fixed personal loan rates inch up, but still cheaper than last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Two student loan servicers end federal contracts, deserting 10M borrowers — are you impacted?
Nearly 10 million borrowers will have their student loans reassigned to a new servicer. See how you can ensure a smooth transition.
Survey says most Americans overpaying for car insurance: How to lower your rate now
Most drivers think they are paying a fair price for their car insurance, but experts disagree.
Variable-rate student loan refinancing rates plummet to 12-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
5 reasons why millennials should buy life insurance now: expert
Millennials are increasingly thinking about life insurance. Here are five reasons why they should buy life insurance now.
Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Biden administration has canceled $1.5B in student loan debt so far: Who could benefit next
The Biden Administration has erased $1.5 billion worth of college debt under loan forgiveness programs for 92,000 borrowers who met certain eligibility requirements. See if you qualify, and consider alternative loan repayment programs.
Today's average mortgage rate marks 20th straight day below 2.5% | August 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 2, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates dip back to record lows | August 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 2, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
Most Americans say it’s a good time to sell a home – here’s why you may consider a mortgage refinance instead
Home prices are surging at a record pace, causing consumers to agree now is not a good time to buy a home.
Expiration of eviction moratorium thrusts US into housing crisis
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
Biden administration extends eviction freeze: What to do if you’re struggling to make payments
The Biden administration is extending its eviction moratorium, but calls on Congress to do more.