Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate

Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.

Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop

Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.

Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan

The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.

Credit card delinquency rates for new users were higher than for those with established credit

Credit card delinquency rates have been trending higher for new credit users, according to a TransUnion report. High inflation and a volatile interest rate environment may cause delinquency rates to increase in the U.S. in 2023. Here’s how to pay down high-interest debt quickly.

Mortgage rates increase following January inflation data: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.32% over the past week, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Here's how to keep your rate low.

How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023

A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.

Consumers value transparency, trust in car-buying experience: report

Consumers said they valued trust in their car dealers and transparency of pricing and inventory in the car-buying process, a Capital One report says.

What is peer-to-peer lending: What to know

Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) involves borrowing funds from an individual investor rather than a traditional lender. Here’s what to know.

Retirees lost 10 percent of their savings in 2022, survey says

Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.