How to use a personal loan to increase your credit score
You can use a personal loan to build credit and increase your credit score, but be sure to consider the ways that borrowing could also hurt it.
You can use a personal loan to build credit and increase your credit score, but be sure to consider the ways that borrowing could also hurt it.
Paying off your debt – 5 strategies to do it quicker and easier
Use these five helpful strategies to pay off debt faster, easier, and without any added financial stress.
Use these five helpful strategies to pay off debt faster, easier, and without any added financial stress.
Can an income-driven repayment plan help get my student loans forgiven?
If you can’t afford your student loan payments, enrolling in an income-driven repayment plan can help you get some relief.
If you can’t afford your student loan payments, enrolling in an income-driven repayment plan can help you get some relief.
Georgia jobless rate falls to 4.1% in 13th straight decline
Georgia’s jobless rate continued to fall in May, dropping closer to where it was before the pandemic sent it soaring to an all-time high.
Georgia’s jobless rate continued to fall in May, dropping closer to where it was before the pandemic sent it soaring to an all-time high.
Prominent Atlanta businesses seeks to give 25K Black men free life insurance
The owners of the Slutty Vegan and Big Dave’s Cheesesteak have made it their mission to sign up 25,000 Black men for free life insurance.
The owners of the Slutty Vegan and Big Dave’s Cheesesteak have made it their mission to sign up 25,000 Black men for free life insurance.
Atlanta police unit helps connect homeless people with resources
The Atlanta Police Department has a unit dedicated to helping a portion of the population that is often overlooked.
The Atlanta Police Department has a unit dedicated to helping a portion of the population that is often overlooked.
U.S. and Canadian workers are most stressed-out in the world
Half of all American and Canadian workers said that COVID has affected them "a lot," according to a survey.
Half of all American and Canadian workers said that COVID has affected them "a lot," according to a survey.
Car loans and the impact on insurance rates: what you need to know
States vary, but you may be required to carry collision and comprehensive insurance if you have a car loan. But what if you pay off your car loan? Will your rates drop?
States vary, but you may be required to carry collision and comprehensive insurance if you have a car loan. But what if you pay off your car loan? Will your rates drop?
4 reasons why your mortgage application could be rejected
When the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates to near 0% last year, mortgage rates followed suit.
When the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates to near 0% last year, mortgage rates followed suit.
Mortgage refinancing demand rises as interest rates hold steady near record lows, MBA survey finds
Mortgage applications increased 4.2% from last week, with mortgage refinance applications experiencing the greatest gains. Here's what you need to know.
Mortgage applications increased 4.2% from last week, with mortgage refinance applications experiencing the greatest gains. Here's what you need to know.
Fed projects two rate hikes by 2023 – how to lower your rate now
The Federal Reserve announced after its June meeting that inflation could increase faster than it originally expected. And while it will keep interest rates low for now, more members are predicting at least two rate hikes by 2023.
The Federal Reserve announced after its June meeting that inflation could increase faster than it originally expected. And while it will keep interest rates low for now, more members are predicting at least two rate hikes by 2023.
Unemployment claims jump unexpectedly: What to do if you need cash now
Many Americans are still struggling to make ends meet with rising consumer prices and low wages. Consider these options if you need quick cash now.
Many Americans are still struggling to make ends meet with rising consumer prices and low wages. Consider these options if you need quick cash now.
Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
Today's mortgage refinance rates rise across all terms for the first time in 66 days | June 17, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 17, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 17, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
More toll lanes coming to Atlanta, but the state doesn't want to run them
The issue of toll lanes can be very polarizing. Love them or hate them, there are more of them coming to metro Atlanta. But this time, state officials want a private firm to take control of building and maintaining them.
The issue of toll lanes can be very polarizing. Love them or hate them, there are more of them coming to metro Atlanta. But this time, state officials want a private firm to take control of building and maintaining them.
Student loan refinancing rates drop again to record low: How to find your rate
There's never been a better time to refinance your student loans to a low interest rate.
There's never been a better time to refinance your student loans to a low interest rate.
How student loans can help you develop a good credit score
Here's how borrowing for school can help you improve your credit score.
Here's how borrowing for school can help you improve your credit score.
Having trouble saving money? These strategies can help
Saving money can be difficult, especially without a solid plan. Thankfully, there are many strategies that can easily help you save more.
Saving money can be difficult, especially without a solid plan. Thankfully, there are many strategies that can easily help you save more.
Federal Reserve elects to hold interest rates at 0%
Emerging from its June meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it is not taking action on the federal funds rate, which will remain at the target 0% to 0.25% range.
Emerging from its June meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it is not taking action on the federal funds rate, which will remain at the target 0% to 0.25% range.