Student loan payments restart in February, but survey finds 89% of borrowers aren't ready
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
$3.3M in funding awarded to Washington counties aiming to modernize, expand internet access
Washington's Community Economic Revitalization Board announced $3.3 million to support infrastructure, economy and broadband internet development in Western Washington.
Washington's Community Economic Revitalization Board announced $3.3 million to support infrastructure, economy and broadband internet development in Western Washington.
Build Back Better expands EV tax credit with $12.5K incentive on American-made electric cars
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
US unemployment claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Target, Walmart say holiday inventory is up despite supply chain disruptions
Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.
Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.
Today's mortgage rates rest at bargain lows for third straight day | Nov. 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 17, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 17, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Want to save money on a refinance today? Look to mid-length rates | Nov. 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 17, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 17, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Student loan borrowers begin to receive $2B worth of forgiveness under PSLF waiver
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
Social Security payment increases may be offset by these 5 expenses
Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.
Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.
Today's refinance rates stall, give homeowners more time to save | Nov. 16, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 16, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 16, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Still time to save: Today's average mortgage interest rate is still well below 3% | Nov. 16, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 16, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 16, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Social Security benefits see highest boost in 40 years, but inflation is higher
Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.
Social Security benefits will increase at their highest rate in 40 years, but the latest inflation numbers are even higher. Next year's increase may not be enough for seniors living on Social Security income.
This is the state where student loan borrowers struggle the most to repay their debt: report
A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.
A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.
Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill into law as Congress debates climate, social bill
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
Rising child care costs forced 38% of parents on take on side gigs, survey says: How you can afford expenses
Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.
Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.
20-year mortgage rates emerge as day's best money-saving opportunity | Nov. 15, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 15, 2021, which are trending up from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 15, 2021, which are trending up from last Friday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates hold at bargain lows, but the clock’s ticking | Nov. 15, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 15, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 15, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning
The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.
The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.
US inflation: Economists explain why consumer prices are rising
For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.
For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.
Biden administration ‘looking at every tool in arsenal’ to address gas price hike
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.