Warren, Schumer 'strongly urge' Biden to extend student loan forbearance and cancel debt

Progressive lawmakers are calling for the Education Department to extend the forbearance period as federal student loan borrowers are set to resume payments in February.

Can you use a personal loan to pay off your car?

If you’re looking to get out of auto loan debt, you can use a personal loan to pay off your car. Learn what this entails and whether it’s a good idea.

Student loan payment pause will not be extended, White House confirms

White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.

Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees

Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.

Lawmakers consider Social Security 2100 Act aimed at protecting future benefits

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.

Some Americans skip buying Christmas presents to afford health care, survey finds

Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.

Best emergency loans of 2021

Emergency loans are typically unsecured personal loans that you can apply for and receive within a few business days. Learn more.

Google, Ford, other companies delay return-to-work plans amid omicron cases

Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.

Lenders use AI to offer low credit score personal loans to borrowers

Fintech lenders are increasing their use of AI to go beyond the traditional credit scores and offer personal loans to borrowers with lower credit scores.