Biden administration approves more than 16 million borrowers for student loan forgiveness
Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.
Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.
Americans fear recession, but most believe their jobs are safe: Survey
Many Americans have a negative outlook on the economy, but say they didn't believe a downturn would impact their jobs, according to a new survey.
Many Americans have a negative outlook on the economy, but say they didn't believe a downturn would impact their jobs, according to a new survey.
Tax refund would help many Americans pay for holiday spending: survey
Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.
Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.
Holiday spending increased in 2022 amid high inflation
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
Nearly half of young adults are living at home with their parents, spending more on luxury goods: report
Only 1-in-5 millennials living at home say their parents charge them rent. Of those, nearly half were paying less than $500 per month.
Only 1-in-5 millennials living at home say their parents charge them rent. Of those, nearly half were paying less than $500 per month.
Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt buying holiday gifts
Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt during the holidays this year. Here’s how to pay down your holiday debt quickly.
Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt during the holidays this year. Here’s how to pay down your holiday debt quickly.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Job growth spikes in November, interest rates expected to continue rising
The economy added more than 260,000 jobs in November and wages increased, but economic uncertainty is still a concern for many Americans. Here’s how to manage your finances today.
The economy added more than 260,000 jobs in November and wages increased, but economic uncertainty is still a concern for many Americans. Here’s how to manage your finances today.
Inflation won't slow holiday shopping for many consumers, survey says
Rising costs have led many consumers to cut their expenses to make room for holiday spending in 2022, a recent survey said.
Rising costs have led many consumers to cut their expenses to make room for holiday spending in 2022, a recent survey said.
18% of Disney park goers rack up debt, but most have no regrets, survey reveals
Inflation is on the rise, and Mickey’s friends are feeling it too.
Inflation is on the rise, and Mickey’s friends are feeling it too.
Inflation causes largest pay cut for Americans in 25 years, data shows
As Americans see their purchasing power get squeezed out by inflation, here's what you can do to stay on track.
As Americans see their purchasing power get squeezed out by inflation, here's what you can do to stay on track.
Social Security increase 2023: What does it mean for retirees?
Social Security recipients will see the largest benefits increase in 40 years in 2023. Here’s what that means for your retirement savings plan.
Social Security recipients will see the largest benefits increase in 40 years in 2023. Here’s what that means for your retirement savings plan.
Americans counter consumer product 'shrinkflation' with new spending habits, survey says
Shrinkflation is causing many Americans to stress about their grocery purchases. However, they are finding ways to fight back. Here are ways you can still save.
Shrinkflation is causing many Americans to stress about their grocery purchases. However, they are finding ways to fight back. Here are ways you can still save.
Biden administration announces student loan income-driven repayment plan changes
In addition to canceling $10,000 in student loans for eligible federal borrowers, the Biden administration also proposed new changes to other loan forgiveness programs.
In addition to canceling $10,000 in student loans for eligible federal borrowers, the Biden administration also proposed new changes to other loan forgiveness programs.
Biden cancels $10K in student loan debt per borrower — what to know
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will cancel $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will cancel $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower.
Inflation Reduction Act: Here's what it means for your wallet
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday, which some experts have said could lower the cost of health care for many families.
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday, which some experts have said could lower the cost of health care for many families.
7 ways to pay off student loans faster
If you want to get out of student loan debt but don’t have the money to pay your student loans in full, these 7 ways can help you pay off your loans faster.
If you want to get out of student loan debt but don’t have the money to pay your student loans in full, these 7 ways can help you pay off your loans faster.
Gas prices drop amid wavering consumer demand, AAA says
Gas prices fell last week as consumer demand dropped from last year, and this downward trend could continue in the coming weeks, according to AAA.
Gas prices fell last week as consumer demand dropped from last year, and this downward trend could continue in the coming weeks, according to AAA.
Fed raises interest rates again — here’s how it affects your wallet
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again at its July meeting, marking its second 75-basis point hike this year. Here's how that affects your wallet.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again at its July meeting, marking its second 75-basis point hike this year. Here's how that affects your wallet.
Mortgage payments surged 38% annually in March, Zillow finds: Here's how to keep your housing costs low
Mortgage affordability has fallen as housing costs take up a larger portion of a homeowner's gross monthly income, a Zillow report has found.
Mortgage affordability has fallen as housing costs take up a larger portion of a homeowner's gross monthly income, a Zillow report has found.