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.

Biden extends federal student loan payment pause until May 1

President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”

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)

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.

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.

Check these things off your end-of-year finance to-do list

The end of the year can be so expensive. Holidays. Travel. Dinners. End-of-year costs add up, so let’s save you a little money in the final days of 2021. 

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.

Senators urge Biden administration to simplify military student loan forgiveness program

Members of the military may qualify to have the remaining balance of their student loan debt forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. But with strict documentation requirements, Congress is calling for additional student loan benefits for borrowers who served in the Armed Forces.