Families are using the child tax credit to pay off debt, Census Bureau finds
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Refinance rates rise: 20- and 15-year terms emerge as best bargains | Jan. 4, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates surge: Buyers should act ahead of further increases | Jan. 4, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are trending up from yesterday.
What can you use a personal loan for?
Learn what a personal loan is, how to get one, and some common personal loan uses.
5 New Year's financial resolutions for beginners to build better money habits in 2022
If your goal is to build better spending habits next year, consider these tips to meet your short-term and long-term goals.
New year, new low rates: 30-year mortgage rates slide, other rates hold | Jan. 3, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
30-year mortgage refinance rates dip slightly to start 2022 | Jan. 3, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
Graduates can save more money than ever as fixed student loan refinance rates set record low
Fixed student loan refinance rates set a new record low during the week of Dec. 13, which means that borrowers have the opportunity to reduce their monthly payments, pay off their loans faster and save more money on their college debt.
30-year rates edge up for new mortgages and refinances | Dec. 30, 2021
Check out the purchase and refinance mortgage rates for Dec. 30, 2021, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
Should I pay off my student loans or invest?
Not sure if you should pay off your student loans or invest your money? Here’s how to make the right choice for your situation.
Omicron variant drives decrease in mortgage rates: Freddie Mac
Mortgage interest rates decreased leading up to the Christmas holiday due to the spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Best mortgage bet for today's buyers? 20-year rates drop | Dec. 29, 2021
Check out the purchase mortgage and refinance rates for Dec. 29, 2021, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
Tips for spotting and avoiding personal loan scams
Personal loan scams have been on the rise. Here are six red flags that can help you identify scammers and find reputable personal loan lenders.
Biden extends federal student loan payment pause until May 1
President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”
Today's mortgage refinance rates spike: Is savings window closing? | Dec. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 22, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Today's best mortgage deal? 20-year rates hold steady, low for 11th day | Dec. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 22, 2021, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
How much does it cost to refinance a student loan?
Refinancing may make your student loan debt more manageable. And in most cases, there’s no upfront cost. (iStock)
Final child tax credit payments issued as Manchin pulls support for Build Back Better
The Build Back Better bill is a $1.7 trillion social safety net that includes investments in climate change, health care and child care, which includes expanding child tax credit (CTC) payments through 2022.
Reason for holiday cheer: Today's mortgage rates hold at bargain lows | Dec. 21, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 21, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Flat mortgage refinance rates mean homeowners still have time to save | Dec. 21, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 21, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.