Consumer debt surged to $14.3T before worst of coronavirus crisis, Fed says
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
How to get a student loan if you're a non-degree seeking student
Some federal and private student loans are available even if you are not pursuing a degree. Learn about them here.
Some federal and private student loans are available even if you are not pursuing a degree. Learn about them here.
In coronavirus economy, here's how to pay off credit card debt
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Millions won’t get full coronavirus stimulus checks — what to do if you need money
Not everyone will get a stimulus payment, but there are ways you can free up cash.
Not everyone will get a stimulus payment, but there are ways you can free up cash.
Can you negotiate your credit card debt?
Looking for a better deal from a credit card company or seeking to curb your plastic debt? Negotiating directly can get the job done.
Looking for a better deal from a credit card company or seeking to curb your plastic debt? Negotiating directly can get the job done.
Avoid increasing student loan debt during coronavirus with these 5 tips
Don't let coronavirus increase your student loan debt. Follow these five tips to limit the economic fallout.
Don't let coronavirus increase your student loan debt. Follow these five tips to limit the economic fallout.
Emergency loans can help during coronavirus crisis — where to get one
Consider these loans only as a last resort.
Consider these loans only as a last resort.
5 types of mortgage loans for homebuyers: Which is best for you?
Mortgage loans aren't one-size-fits-all and it's important to know which one fits best.
Mortgage loans aren't one-size-fits-all and it's important to know which one fits best.
Debt-to-income ratio affects student loan refinancing — here’s how
If you want to refinance your student loan debt, it’s a good idea to calculate and understand your debt-to-income ratio before you apply.
If you want to refinance your student loan debt, it’s a good idea to calculate and understand your debt-to-income ratio before you apply.
Ready for a new credit card? Here's how you can find the best rewards
Knowing how to close a credit card while opening new credit accounts can help minimize credit score impacts.
Knowing how to close a credit card while opening new credit accounts can help minimize credit score impacts.
How a 403(b) is different from a 401(k) retirement plan
Here’s what you need to know when choosing between a 401(k) and 403(b).
Here’s what you need to know when choosing between a 401(k) and 403(b).
Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Do you need mortgage insurance?
Mortgage insurance can offer protection for your lender but it isn't always necessary.
Mortgage insurance can offer protection for your lender but it isn't always necessary.
What are the closing costs for selling a home?
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
Credit card annual fees can unlock better benefits — here’s how it works
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
The basics of no-closing cost mortgage refinancing
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
FICO made new credit score changes — here's how to avoid lowering yours
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
Mortgage rates near record low — here's why it's a good idea to refinance
Here’s how to tell if refinancing is worth the cost.
Here’s how to tell if refinancing is worth the cost.