What happens if your student loan payment is late
Missing student loan payments could have unintended financial consequences.
Missing student loan payments could have unintended financial consequences.
Should I refinance my mortgage to consolidate debt?
If you have high-interest debt and some equity in your home, you might be able to get a cash-out mortgage refinance. This article will explain the pros and cons of doing a cash-out mortgage refinance along with some alternative options to pay off your debt.
If you have high-interest debt and some equity in your home, you might be able to get a cash-out mortgage refinance. This article will explain the pros and cons of doing a cash-out mortgage refinance along with some alternative options to pay off your debt.
Whataburger thanks employees with more than $90 million in bonuses
Whataburger is showing its appreciation for its employees and awarding more than $90 million in bonuses to its employees.
Whataburger is showing its appreciation for its employees and awarding more than $90 million in bonuses to its employees.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
‘Checkout with Crypto’: PayPal to allow customers to use cryptocurrency for online purchases
PayPal announced on Tuesday that it will be launching “Checkout with Crypto,” which allows users to pay with cryptocurrency when making purchases online.
PayPal announced on Tuesday that it will be launching “Checkout with Crypto,” which allows users to pay with cryptocurrency when making purchases online.
Is it okay to have more than one personal loan?
Need another personal loan? Here’s what you need to know before applying.
Need another personal loan? Here’s what you need to know before applying.
How a missing mortgage payment can impact your credit score
If you're not sure you can keep making your mortgage payments, make sure you understand the effects that skipping it could have.
If you're not sure you can keep making your mortgage payments, make sure you understand the effects that skipping it could have.
IRS warns of tax refund email scam targeting college students and staff
The IRS issued a warning this week about an ongoing tax refund phishing scam targeting students and staff at colleges and universities who have a “.edu” email address.
The IRS issued a warning this week about an ongoing tax refund phishing scam targeting students and staff at colleges and universities who have a “.edu” email address.
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
Probe into Suez Canal blockage begins in what could cost billions in lost trade
Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Oklahoma Goodwill employee finds $42,000 hidden in donated sweaters, helps return money to owner
A Goodwill employee in Oklahoma has been rewarded for helping to return a huge bundle of cash that was accidentally donated with some old clothes.
A Goodwill employee in Oklahoma has been rewarded for helping to return a huge bundle of cash that was accidentally donated with some old clothes.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
City of Houston hammered with freeze related energy costs
The financial bite of the deep Texas freeze continues to unfold in excruciating fashion and the pain is beginning to trickle down on taxpayers.
The financial bite of the deep Texas freeze continues to unfold in excruciating fashion and the pain is beginning to trickle down on taxpayers.
4 ways to build credit without a credit card
Credit cards offer users a great way to build credit, but if not managed wisely can lead to overspending and long payoff periods. There are four other—and possibly better— ways to build credit worth considering.
Credit cards offer users a great way to build credit, but if not managed wisely can lead to overspending and long payoff periods. There are four other—and possibly better— ways to build credit worth considering.
6 common credit mistakes to avoid
These 6 credit mistakes can make it harder to get the best loan rates. See how to improve your credit and check your credit score for free.
These 6 credit mistakes can make it harder to get the best loan rates. See how to improve your credit and check your credit score for free.
Will selling my own home save me money?
If you're thinking about selling your home without a real estate agent, consider the costs.
If you're thinking about selling your home without a real estate agent, consider the costs.