Mortgage rates rise as omicron fears ease, but remain at historic lows

Mortgage rates rise as omicron fears ease, but remain at historic lows

Mortgage rates began climbing once again as fears eased over the COVID-19 omicron variant. But here's why one expert says that's good news for homebuyers.

Mortgage rates began climbing once again as fears eased over the COVID-19 omicron variant. But here's why one expert says that's good news for homebuyers.

Getting out of debt is a top New Year's resolution, study finds

Getting out of debt is a top New Year's resolution, study finds

Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.

Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.

Families are using the child tax credit to pay off debt, Census Bureau finds

Families are using the child tax credit to pay off debt, Census Bureau finds

Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.

Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.

86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says

86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?

New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?

Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.

Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.

These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022

These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022

Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.

Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.

What is cash-out refinancing and how does it work?

What is cash-out refinancing and how does it work?

Learn everything you need to know about cash-out refinancing and whether it could help you meet your financial goals.

Learn everything you need to know about cash-out refinancing and whether it could help you meet your financial goals.

CFPB opens investigation into buy now, pay later credit programs

CFPB opens investigation into buy now, pay later credit programs

The CFPB announced a new investigation into buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit programs, saying it is concerned they allow consumers to take on debt too easily.

The CFPB announced a new investigation into buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit programs, saying it is concerned they allow consumers to take on debt too easily.

How to pay off $50K in student loans

How to pay off $50K in student loans

Here’s how to pay off $50K in student loans after you leave school.

Here’s how to pay off $50K in student loans after you leave school.

Here are 3 ways to pay off holiday debt quickly

Here are 3 ways to pay off holiday debt quickly

Growth in holiday spending could reach an all-time high in 2021. Here are ways to pay down your holiday debt quickly.

Growth in holiday spending could reach an all-time high in 2021. Here are ways to pay down your holiday debt quickly.

Student loan forbearance extension: What borrowers should know

Student loan forbearance extension: What borrowers should know

The White House once again extended the federal student loan payment pause through May 2022, which means borrowers have 90 additional days to prepare for repayment.

The White House once again extended the federal student loan payment pause through May 2022, which means borrowers have 90 additional days to prepare for repayment.