11 ways to pay off student loans fast

It’s common for student loan borrowers to take 20 years or more to pay off their student debt. Here are steps you can take to be debt-free faster.

The US Postal Service’s higher postage rates could harm local newspapers

The U.S. Postal Service’s plans to raise postage rates could present one more damaging blow to community newspapers already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and advertising declines.

Mortgage lenders see increased demand for new home purchases, Fannie Mae reports

The demand for mortgage loans for home buying has increased in the past three months, while mortgage refinancing demand has fallen significantly, a report from Fannie Mae found.

US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.

Fulton County deposits $10 million in minority-owned banks

Fulton County deposits $10 million of American Rescue Plan money in minority-owned financial institutions.

Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale

It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.

Newnan denied federal funds following EF-4 tornado

In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, Insurance Commissioner John King said FEMA’s decision is unprecedented. Historically, funding is not denied to victims in an area that the president has issued a major disaster declaration.

Student loan interest rates sank to record lows between May, June: Is refinancing your private loans worth it?

It's a good time to refinance student loans, since interest rates fell month-over-month between May and June 2021. See if you can qualify for a lower interest rate to save money on interest and lower your monthly payments.

3 easy ways to cut expenses as eviction moratorium, unemployment benefits expire

With federal COVID-19 protections set to expire soon, you may be looking for an easy way to cut your monthly expenses. Refinancing your loans can save you money every month without having to change your spending habits.

Refinance for debt consolidation: pros, cons, and what to know

If you have high-interest debt, like credit cards, refinancing for debt consolidation can make it easier to tackle your debt. But there are also risks involved.