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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
How to get a personal loan
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or for any other reason, here’s what you need to know.
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or for any other reason, here’s what you need to know.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mortgage interest rates decreased leading up to the Christmas holiday due to the spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Stolen property, income from illegal activities must be reported on taxes, IRS says
If you made a profit through drug dealing, bribes or stolen property, the IRS says you have to list it on your income taxes.
If you made a profit through drug dealing, bribes or stolen property, the IRS says you have to list it on your income taxes.
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.
Check out the purchase mortgage and refinance rates for Dec. 29, 2021, which are mixed compared to yesterday.
What is cash-out refinancing and how does it work?
Learn everything you need to know about cash-out refinancing and whether it could help you meet your financial goals.
Learn everything you need to know about cash-out refinancing and whether it could help you meet your financial goals.
CFPB opens investigation into buy now, pay later credit programs
The CFPB announced a new investigation into buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit programs, saying it is concerned they allow consumers to take on debt too easily.
The CFPB announced a new investigation into buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit programs, saying it is concerned they allow consumers to take on debt too easily.
Steady lows hold across today's mortgage and mortgage refinance rates | Dec. 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage and mortgage refinance rates for Dec. 28, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage and mortgage refinance rates for Dec. 28, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Personal loan interest rates creep up, but 5-year rates still lower than this time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
How to pay off $50K in student loans
Here’s how to pay off $50K in student loans after you leave school.
Here’s how to pay off $50K in student loans after you leave school.
Here are 3 ways to pay off holiday debt quickly
Growth in holiday spending could reach an all-time high in 2021. Here are ways to pay down your holiday debt quickly.
Growth in holiday spending could reach an all-time high in 2021. Here are ways to pay down your holiday debt quickly.