10-year fixed student loan refinance rates hold steady

The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000

U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.

Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report

The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.

47K veterans and active-duty troops will automatically receive student loan relief — do you qualify?

Select student loan borrowers who served in the military will have their federal student loan interest retroactively waived, according to the Education Department. See what else veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for, including permanent disability discharges, the suspension of loan payments and other COVID-19 emergency relief measures.

Biden infrastructure agenda advances as House passes $3.5 trillion budget

House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.

How to pay off student loans in 5 years: A step-by-step guide

If you want to pay off your student loans in five years, consider boosting your income, cutting unnecessary expenses and refinancing your loans.

Having a college degree can double your earning potential, but only if you do this

A college degree can pay off in the form of higher earning potential, but the total cost of attendance causes many students to take out debt. See a few ways to borrow undergraduate student loans without eating into your income.