College costs have risen at nearly 5x the rate of inflation, report finds
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
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.
Steady savings: Today's mortgage rates hold for 3 key terms | Nov. 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 23, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 23, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Hunting a mortgage refinance deal? Look to longest, shortest terms today | Nov. 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 23, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 23, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
'You get robberies, you get shootings, you get crime': Group opposes SW Atlanta gas station
A group of southwest Atlanta residents is opposing a proposed gas station being built on Campbellton Road.
A group of southwest Atlanta residents is opposing a proposed gas station being built on Campbellton Road.
Department of Labor raises federal contract workers’ minimum wage to $15 an hour
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Monday an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Monday an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
Jerome Powell nominated for 2nd term as Fed chair amid surging inflation
Biden's decision, reached after extensive consideration, strikes a note of continuity and bipartisanship at a time when surging inflation is burdening households and raising risks to the economy's recovery.
Biden's decision, reached after extensive consideration, strikes a note of continuity and bipartisanship at a time when surging inflation is burdening households and raising risks to the economy's recovery.
Reason to give thanks: Today's mortgage rates hold at bargain lows | Nov. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 22, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 22, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from Friday.
Still time to save: Mortgage refinance rates linger at lock-worthy lows | Nov. 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 22, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 22, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from Friday.
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.
The risks of using buy now, pay later to finance holiday shopping on Black Friday
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
House passes Biden’s social spending, climate bill, sending measure to Senate
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
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.
Apartment rentals are getting harder to find in Atlanta
Renters trying to find places in the metro Atlanta area to rent keep hitting dead ends.
Renters trying to find places in the metro Atlanta area to rent keep hitting dead ends.
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.
Atlanta approves pilot program that offers cash payment financially strapped families
Three hundred Atlanta residents are going to receive direct cash payments approved by city leaders and funded with taxpayer money. While the program was approved by the Atlanta City Council, there were some concerns over who controls the $2 million in taxpayer money.
Three hundred Atlanta residents are going to receive direct cash payments approved by city leaders and funded with taxpayer money. While the program was approved by the Atlanta City Council, there were some concerns over who controls the $2 million in taxpayer money.