Average 10-year fixed student loan rates plummet to near record lows -- how to take advantage
Headed into the 2021 school year, private student loan interest rates dip near record lows.
Officials: Florida man discovers winning Powerball ticket while cleaning home
"I was cleaning the house on the fourth of July when I found the POWERBALL ticket in a drawer," Morgan told the Florida Lottery. "I'm still in shock!"
The US Postal Service’s higher postage rates could harm local newspapers
The U.S. Postal Service’s plans to raise postage rates could present one more damaging blow to community newspapers already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and advertising declines.
Mortgage applications sink to pre-pandemic levels: Why this might be good news for buyers
Applications for mortgage loans have fallen to pre-pandemic lows, according to the MBA weekly index, despite historically low mortgage interest rates.
Wells Fargo shutting down personal line of credit product -- here's what to do instead
Wells Fargo announced to its customers that it is shuttering its personal line of credit product.
$7.75M Lotto Texas jackpot-winning ticket sold in Humble claimed by winner
A lottery winner from Spring will walk away with $6.2 million before taxes.
Treasury rates drop amid Fed talks on economic stimulus – here’s what that means for interest rates
After the Fed minutes were released, Treasury yields dropped to the lowest level in months.
Mortgage lenders see increased demand for new home purchases, Fannie Mae reports
The demand for mortgage loans for home buying has increased in the past three months, while mortgage refinancing demand has fallen significantly, a report from Fannie Mae found.
Fixed rates for private student loans drop, while variable rates rise
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
Most student loan borrowers aren't ready to resume payments, survey finds - here's what you can do
Most college graduates aren't prepared for federal student loan payments to resume, according to a recent survey. Here are three ways it can be easier once forbearance ends.
Student loan interest rates sank to record lows between May, June: Is refinancing your private loans worth it?
It's a good time to refinance student loans, since interest rates fell month-over-month between May and June 2021. See if you can qualify for a lower interest rate to save money on interest and lower your monthly payments.
3 easy ways to cut expenses as eviction moratorium, unemployment benefits expire
With federal COVID-19 protections set to expire soon, you may be looking for an easy way to cut your monthly expenses. Refinancing your loans can save you money every month without having to change your spending habits.
Refinance for debt consolidation: pros, cons, and what to know
If you have high-interest debt, like credit cards, refinancing for debt consolidation can make it easier to tackle your debt. But there are also risks involved.
4-day work week trials in Iceland deemed 'overwhelming success' by researchers
Four-day work week trials in Iceland were found to increase workers’ wellbeing while productivity stayed the same or improved, researchers said.
Housing market shows signs of cooling, which is good news for home buyers
With stagnant home prices and lackluster sales, will the housing market cool off? Home supply may still limit buyers, but low interest rates make it a good time to buy.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates tick up, still hover near yearly lows
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage rates: 20-year rates drop, others hold steady | July 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 6, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Today’s mortgage refinance rates: three key rates drop while 15-year rates hold firm | July 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 6, 2021, which are down from last Friday.
Companies raising pay and offering incentives for new hires
With the extra $300 in unemployment benefits ending last week, and more jobs opening up, employers are having to be more creative and aggressive in finding qualified candidates. That means higher wages and incentives.