Families are using the child tax credit to pay off debt, Census Bureau finds
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Refinance rates rise: 20- and 15-year terms emerge as best bargains | Jan. 4, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates surge: Buyers should act ahead of further increases | Jan. 4, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are trending up from yesterday.
What can you use a personal loan for?
Learn what a personal loan is, how to get one, and some common personal loan uses.
Learn what a personal loan is, how to get one, and some common personal loan uses.
5 New Year's financial resolutions for beginners to build better money habits in 2022
If your goal is to build better spending habits next year, consider these tips to meet your short-term and long-term goals.
If your goal is to build better spending habits next year, consider these tips to meet your short-term and long-term goals.
New year, new low rates: 30-year mortgage rates slide, other rates hold | Jan. 3, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
30-year mortgage refinance rates dip slightly to start 2022 | Jan. 3, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Tips for spotting and avoiding personal loan scams
Personal loan scams have been on the rise. Here are six red flags that can help you identify scammers and find reputable personal loan lenders.
Personal loan scams have been on the rise. Here are six red flags that can help you identify scammers and find reputable personal loan lenders.
How much does it cost to refinance a student loan?
Refinancing may make your student loan debt more manageable. And in most cases, there’s no upfront cost. (iStock)
Refinancing may make your student loan debt more manageable. And in most cases, there’s no upfront cost. (iStock)
Final child tax credit payments issued as Manchin pulls support for Build Back Better
The Build Back Better bill is a $1.7 trillion social safety net that includes investments in climate change, health care and child care, which includes expanding child tax credit (CTC) payments through 2022.
The Build Back Better bill is a $1.7 trillion social safety net that includes investments in climate change, health care and child care, which includes expanding child tax credit (CTC) payments through 2022.
Reason for holiday cheer: Today's mortgage rates hold at bargain lows | Dec. 21, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 21, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 21, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Flat mortgage refinance rates mean homeowners still have time to save | Dec. 21, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 21, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 21, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Home prices surge 19.5% annually in September, but experts say pace of growth is slowing
Home prices surged nearly 20% in September, but the pace of increase is slowing. Here's how homeowners can take advantage of their home values.
Home prices surged nearly 20% in September, but the pace of increase is slowing. Here's how homeowners can take advantage of their home values.
Holiday shopping held back by COVID financial impact, survey shows
COVID-19 continues to put a strain on finances this holiday season, however spending is expected to increase from last year, according to a new survey. Here's what to do if you are struggling financially.
COVID-19 continues to put a strain on finances this holiday season, however spending is expected to increase from last year, according to a new survey. Here's what to do if you are struggling financially.
Today's average mortgage refinance rate tumbles to 10-day low | Dec. 20, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 20, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 20, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
Still time to save: 30-year mortgage rates dip | Dec. 20, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 20, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 20, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Fed eyes up to 3 interest rate hikes in 2022 to address high inflation
Fed officials also plan to accelerate the central bank's tapering of bond purchases as they adjust their economic outlook on high inflation.
Fed officials also plan to accelerate the central bank's tapering of bond purchases as they adjust their economic outlook on high inflation.