Nearly 40% of Americans say they are behind on monthly bills: survey
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
The survey by LendingTree suggests that many people in the U.S. may still be struggling amid ongoing, high inflation.
1 in 5 homeowners thinking of selling in the near future: Zillow
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Certain states are seeing an uptick in listing as more homeowners are considering selling.
Student loan borrowers facing financial hardship may qualify for Biden’s new round of debt relief
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
Student loan borrowers dealing with serious financial hardship may qualify for Biden's new round of student loan forgiveness.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Tax refunds: Free calculators, direct deposit, remote work, and everything else you need to know
It’s tax season and Americans across the country are preparing their returns. Here’s what you need to know about checking your refund status, getting your money back quickly, and making sure you don’t miss any important deadlines.
It’s tax season and Americans across the country are preparing their returns. Here’s what you need to know about checking your refund status, getting your money back quickly, and making sure you don’t miss any important deadlines.
Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.
Milwaukee HSA Bank fraud scheme, former employee gets probation
A former Milwaukee HSA Bank employee has been sentenced to probation after she pleaded guilty on Thursday to two felonies tied to a fraud scheme.
A former Milwaukee HSA Bank employee has been sentenced to probation after she pleaded guilty on Thursday to two felonies tied to a fraud scheme.
Credit union fraud scheme, 4 accused
Four Milwaukee residents are accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars from Landmark Credit Union accounts. They face charges including theft, fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Four Milwaukee residents are accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars from Landmark Credit Union accounts. They face charges including theft, fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Mortgage interest rates jumped up this week, along with prices: Freddie Mac
Mortgage interest rates for 30-year mortgages rose to 6.77% this week, up from 6.64% last week.
Mortgage interest rates for 30-year mortgages rose to 6.77% this week, up from 6.64% last week.
Gas prices jolted up by 12 cents as Indiana oil refinery remains closed: AAA
A shutdown oil refinery has led to a large increase in gas prices across the country.
A shutdown oil refinery has led to a large increase in gas prices across the country.
US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
More student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, as U.S. colleges commit to cost transparency
Over 360 colleges have committed to being more transparent about their costs, while the U.S. Department of Education offers more loan forgiveness.
Over 360 colleges have committed to being more transparent about their costs, while the U.S. Department of Education offers more loan forgiveness.
Homebuyers feel good about where mortgage rates are headed: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae survey said that homebuyers feel better about mortgage rates but still don't think now is a good time to buy a home.
Fannie Mae survey said that homebuyers feel better about mortgage rates but still don't think now is a good time to buy a home.
Making the most of your tax refund
Before you treat yourself with the extra money from your tax refund, step back and see if there are better ways to put that money to good use.
Before you treat yourself with the extra money from your tax refund, step back and see if there are better ways to put that money to good use.
Inflation rises higher than expected, further obscuring the timeline on the Fed's interest rate cuts
Inflation slowed from December to January, but remained above the sub-3% growth economists had expected, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Inflation slowed from December to January, but remained above the sub-3% growth economists had expected, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Nearly 89 percent of U.S. homeowners with mortgages have interest rate below 6 percent: Redfin
Over 88% of home loan borrowers have mortgage rates below 6% or 5%, leaving current rates still on the high end.
Over 88% of home loan borrowers have mortgage rates below 6% or 5%, leaving current rates still on the high end.
Consumers bought more secondhand items in 2023, but major purchases are back for 2024
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
Consumers were thrifty with their spending in 2023, but major purchases like homes and vehicles are expected to rise in 2024.
Financial infidelity? Over 40% of US adults say they've kept money secrets
Would you consider it cheating if your romantic partner hid a debt, a credit card or other financial secret from you? Over 40% of US adults admitted to keeping money secrets.
Would you consider it cheating if your romantic partner hid a debt, a credit card or other financial secret from you? Over 40% of US adults admitted to keeping money secrets.
Dating app requires users to have credit score of 675 or above to join
The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.
The dating app is only "for people with good credit," the company says. Users can't see others' scores, but the information is used to qualify a potential user for the app.
Free tax help; MATC program offers assistance
Milwaukee Area Technical College is offering an option that may help you get your taxes done for free.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is offering an option that may help you get your taxes done for free.