3 things borrowers should know about the extended student loan payment pause
The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended from February until May, giving borrowers an additional 90 days to prepare for student loan repayment. Here are 3 things federal student loan borrowers should keep in mind.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
December 2021 jobs report: US employers add 199K jobs, unemployment falls to 3.9%
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
30-year mortgage rates hold steady for second straight day | Jan. 7, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 7, 2022, which are largely up from yesterday.
Taco Bell 'Lover’s Pass' subscription will get you 30 days of tacos for $10
Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.
Majority of small businesses raising prices due to inflation, study shows
Inflation is rising at a record pace, forcing many small businesses to raise their prices. Here's what consumers can do to if they are struggling.
Interest rates expected to rise in January, expert says
Interest rates are expected to increase in January, according to one expert. Here's why he says homeowners should refinance now.
Today's best mortgage rates? Look to mid-length repayment terms | Jan. 6, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 6, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Still time to save: 30-year mortgage refinance rates hold steady | Jan. 6, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 6, 2022, which are a mixed bag compared to yesterday.
Average home insurance rates are rising faster than inflation — and they're not likely to slow down
Average home insurance costs rose 11.4% between 2017 and 2020, outpacing inflation and driving up the price of homeownership for Americans across the country.
30-year refinance rate edges down — is today the day to refinance? | Jan. 5, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 5, 2022, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Kohl’s donates $500K+ to Milwaukee-area nonprofits
Kohl's announced that it is donating more than $500,000 in grants to more than 30 Greater Milwaukee Area nonprofit organizations.
Mortgage rates rise as omicron fears ease, but remain at historic lows
Mortgage rates began climbing once again as fears eased over the COVID-19 omicron variant. But here's why one expert says that's good news for homebuyers.
Today's mortgage rates slip lower for 30- and 20-year terms | Jan. 5, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 5, 2022, which are a mixed bag compared to yesterday.
Packers player surprises Sherman Phoenix tenants with rent help
Green Bay Packers player Oren Burks helped deliver a surprise to six Milwaukee businesses: six months of rent relief for Sherman Phoenix leases.
Getting out of debt is a top New Year's resolution, study finds
Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.
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.