Student loan repayments will be starting again soon: Here's how to get it done
Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.
Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.
Jimmy Buffett was the 'life of the party,' but he was also an astute businessman
Behind Jimmy Buffett's laid-back exterior was an admitted workaholic. In 2016, he had a net worth of $550 million.
Behind Jimmy Buffett's laid-back exterior was an admitted workaholic. In 2016, he had a net worth of $550 million.
More than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, survey says
Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.
Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.
Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Mortgage rates take a dip ahead of Labor Day weekend: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.
Mortgage rates declined this week, but remain elevated, Freddie Mac reported. But the direction of mortgage rates remains uncertain ahead of the Fed’s next meeting, where the central bank could raise interest rates again.
GDP growth for Q2 dips on second estimate
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.
Looking for today’s biggest mortgage rate savings? Try 15-year terms | August 31, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 31, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for August 31, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
'This is a complete nightmare:' Bank fraud drains Washington man's account of $60K
Richard Wood says KeyBank reassured him the suspicious activity in his account was under control. He couldn’t have imagined that weeks later he’d be looking at a nearly empty account.
Richard Wood says KeyBank reassured him the suspicious activity in his account was under control. He couldn’t have imagined that weeks later he’d be looking at a nearly empty account.
Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey
Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.
Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Consider today's shorter terms | August 30, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 30, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for August 30, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Farmers Insurance to layoff 2,400 staff across entire business
The employees getting laid off represent about 11% of the insurance provider's staff.
The employees getting laid off represent about 11% of the insurance provider's staff.
Farmers Insurance reducing staff by 2,400 in layoffs
Farmers Insurance has revealed it will shed numerous employees through layoffs.
Farmers Insurance has revealed it will shed numerous employees through layoffs.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
Wisconsin Republicans' tax relief plan targets middle class
Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and members of the Assembly Republican caucus proposed a nearly $3 billion tax relief plan targeting the middle class in Wisconsin.
Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and members of the Assembly Republican caucus proposed a nearly $3 billion tax relief plan targeting the middle class in Wisconsin.
IRS announces changes impacting catch-up contributions
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on a pretax basis through 2025.
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on a pretax basis through 2025.
Popular summer vacation destinations across US see uptick in vacancies
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
Home prices will rise in 2023 as affordability crisis worsens, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
Federal Reserve signals potential interest rate hikes to sustain strong US economy
The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Whitewater tax preparer allegedly filed 340 false returns: DOR
A Whitewater tax preparer is accused of filing 340 false returns – attempting to defraud the state of more than $330,000 – officials said Thursday, Aug. 24.
A Whitewater tax preparer is accused of filing 340 false returns – attempting to defraud the state of more than $330,000 – officials said Thursday, Aug. 24.