Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates creep up from near-record lows
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
78% of homeowners didn't refinance their mortgage in the past year, survey finds: Why you should do it now
Mortgage refinancing is a smart move right now thanks to low average rates, but millions of homeowners still haven't taken advantage of this opportunity, according to a new Zillow survey.
What are property taxes? A guide for first-time home buyers
Property taxes affect your total cost of home ownership, and they vary depending on where you live.
5-year fixed personal loan rates mark half-point drop
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's mortgage rates mark sixth consecutive week below 3% | July 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates hold strong at 180-day lows | July 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 27, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
COVID-19 Delta variant could affect rates, mortgages, economist predicts
Mortgage rates dropped once again, creating the perfect storm for homeowners to refinance their home loan.
What’s the time frame for getting a student loan?
Getting a student loan could take a few weeks to a few months, depending on whether you choose federal or private funding.
Average personal loan interest rate is 9.58%, Fed reports, but you may qualify for a lower rate
Personal loans are often used to pay off high-interest credit card debt or finance an unexpected expense. To get the lowest rates for your situation, it's important to shop around and compare loan terms across online lenders.
3 tips to help ease the burden of student loans once forbearance ends
Federal student loan forbearance due to COVID-19 ends on Sept. 30, 2021. Here's what you can do to get your finances ready for when payments resume.
Off to a good start: Today's mortgage rates hold steady since last week | July 26, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 26, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
Monday surprise: Today’s mortgage refinance rates mirror purchase rates | July 26, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 26, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
Here’s how mortgage refinancing can save you an extra $5K with no adverse market fee
There's never been a better time to refinance to a new mortgage that has a lower interest rate than your original loan. Keep reading to see how the elimination of the Adverse Market Refinance Fee can help you take advantage of the low-rate environment.
Health care enrollment open for those receiving unemployment
From job loss to sickness, so many people have faced hardships during the coronavirus pandemic, and health care is even more important right now. A special enrollment period ends Aug. 15.
Washington County Fair returns after 2020 event canceled
It’s been two years since the Washington County Fair was last up and running, but it came back for 2021.
Wisconsinites push for minimum wage increase
Roughly 1 million hourly workers nationwide earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour or less. Like others fed up with low earnings, McKnight recently joined the Fight for $15, a global political movement working to increase the minimum wage for all underpaid workers.
USPS will move forward with higher prices despite lawmaker concerns: letter
The U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with its decision to raise costs on Aug. 29 in an effort to boost revenue, according to a letter from USPS Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy Peter Pastre.
Milwaukee Food Truck Fest sells out
OnMilwaukee's Food Truck Fest sold out Saturday, July 24 – the first "fest" at Henry Maier Festival Park since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Biden extends mortgage relief: What it means for you
The Biden administration announced new mortgage relief options for homeowners with mortgages backed by the federal government.
Jerome Powell believes high inflation is temporary – how are interest rates affected?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says rising inflation is temporary. Here's what that means for interest rates.