Biden administration has canceled $1.5B in student loans via borrower defense: How to apply
The Biden administration approved $1.5 billion worth of borrower defense to repayment applications between January and July. You may qualify for a borrower defense discharge if your school misled you or violated state law.
The Biden administration approved $1.5 billion worth of borrower defense to repayment applications between January and July. You may qualify for a borrower defense discharge if your school misled you or violated state law.
Wells Fargo study shows most Americans not ready for natural disasters: How you can prepare
Americans are not prepared physically or financially for natural disasters, according to a new study from Wells Fargo. Here's how you can prepare.
Americans are not prepared physically or financially for natural disasters, according to a new study from Wells Fargo. Here's how you can prepare.
Mortgage rates rise over 3% for first time since June: Freddie Mac data
Interest for a 30-year mortgage rose above 3% for the first time since June after their largest single-week increase since February. But many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refinance.
Interest for a 30-year mortgage rose above 3% for the first time since June after their largest single-week increase since February. But many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refinance.
30-year mortgage rates dip back below 3% | Oct. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 1, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 1, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
30-, 10-year mortgage refinance rates slip back to bargain levels | Oct. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 1, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 1, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Washington minimum wage to increase to $14.49/hour in 2022
The minimum wage in Washington state will increase to $14.49 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2022, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced.
The minimum wage in Washington state will increase to $14.49 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2022, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Still time to score a refinance deal, as rates linger near historic lows | Sept. 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 30, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 30, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
10-year fixed student loan rates jump to highest point since April
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Savings window still open: Mortgage rates linger at 3% or lower | Sept. 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 30, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 30, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Dollar Tree to sell more items above $1 amid rising shipping costs
The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.
The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.
Some USPS deliveries will soon take longer, cost more
USPS will also institute price increases on some packages during the holiday season.
USPS will also institute price increases on some packages during the holiday season.
Sallie Mae gives tips for completing your FAFSA application: What is the best student loan option for you?
Sallie Mae released a new FAFSA application tool and tips to make getting federal aid easier. Here are tips for filing for FAFSA and other student loan options.
Sallie Mae released a new FAFSA application tool and tips to make getting federal aid easier. Here are tips for filing for FAFSA and other student loan options.
Senate blocks bill to suspend debt limit, avert government shutdown that may delay Social Security
The Treasury Department has taken extraordinary measures to avoid a financial crisis since the previous debt issuance suspension period expired. But without a new debt limit, the federal budget will hit reach the debt ceiling.
The Treasury Department has taken extraordinary measures to avoid a financial crisis since the previous debt issuance suspension period expired. But without a new debt limit, the federal budget will hit reach the debt ceiling.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program called ‘broken’ & ‘confusing’ after Biden admin. asks for feedback
Ninety-eight percent of PSLF applications are rejected, typically because of an issue with the qualifying repayment plan. The Education Department has given borrowers the chance to submit feedback about the federal student loan program — here's what they're saying.
Ninety-eight percent of PSLF applications are rejected, typically because of an issue with the qualifying repayment plan. The Education Department has given borrowers the chance to submit feedback about the federal student loan program — here's what they're saying.
30-year mortgage refinance rate drops — is it time to refinance? | Sept. 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 28, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Sept. 28, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
15-year mortgage rates edge up, others hold at bargain lows | Sept. 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 28, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday. (Stock)
Check out the mortgage rates for Sept. 28, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday. (Stock)
Wells Fargo to pay $37.3M in fines for overcharging some customers
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit claiming Wells Fargo purposely overcharged customers using the bank’s foreign-exchange services.
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit claiming Wells Fargo purposely overcharged customers using the bank’s foreign-exchange services.
Will the days of sub-3% mortgage rates soon be behind us? One expert thinks so
Mortgage rates are holding steady, but one expert says the days of sub-3% interest rates could be over.
Mortgage rates are holding steady, but one expert says the days of sub-3% interest rates could be over.
COVID-19 driving more millennials to buy life insurance than Gen X & Boomers, study finds
As the pandemic continues across the U.S., it is pushing more Millennials to look into life insurance.
As the pandemic continues across the U.S., it is pushing more Millennials to look into life insurance.