COVID-19 sent cybercriminals into overdrive - how to protect your personal finances
Cybercrime is on the rise through phishing scams and other means. And as fraud increases, so does the need to protect your identity.
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.
Veterans borrowing VA loans at a record pace, study shows: Is this mortgage option right for you?
1.2 million veterans tapped into their VA home loan benefits in 2020, and even more are expected to do so this year. See where retired military service members are taking out VA loans at the highest rate, and learn more about the eligibility requirements.
11 ways to pay off student loans fast
It’s common for student loan borrowers to take 20 years or more to pay off their student debt. Here are steps you can take to be debt-free faster.
Atlanta Fed president projects 2022 interest rate hike: What it could mean for your mortgage refinance
The Federal Reserve could increase interest rates as soon as 2022. Homeowners can refinance now before rates increase.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates dip for first time in 7 days | July 9, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 9, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates close week on a downward trend | July 9, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 9, 2021, which are mostly down from yesterday.
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!"
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.
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.
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.
Today's mortgage refinance rates: 20-year rates drop, while others edge up | July 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 7, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Today's 20-year mortgage rates hit near five-month low | July 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 7, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
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.
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.
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.