Today's mortgage refinance rates: 10-year, 15-year terms mark 2 weeks at near-record lows | August 26, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 26, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates hold steady, others edge back up | August 26, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 26, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
Today's mortgage rates tumble for three out of four terms | August 25, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 25, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday. (iStock)
California agency bungled COVID-19 funds for homeless: audit
After receiving $316 million under the federal CARES Act to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on unhoused people, the California Department of Housing and Community Development “did not take critical steps to ensure those funds promptly benefited that population,” the state auditor’s office said.
1.45M homeowners are seriously delinquent as foreclosure moratorium expires
Mortgage delinquencies are decreasing but they are still much higher than before the pandemic began.
How to pay off student loans in 5 years: A step-by-step guide
If you want to pay off your student loans in five years, consider boosting your income, cutting unnecessary expenses and refinancing your loans.
Having a college degree can double your earning potential, but only if you do this
A college degree can pay off in the form of higher earning potential, but the total cost of attendance causes many students to take out debt. See a few ways to borrow undergraduate student loans without eating into your income.
Today's 10-year, 15-year mortgage refinance rates approach one month at near-record lows | August 24, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 24, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates edge up for longest and shortest terms, others unchanged | August 24, 2021
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Biden administration cancels another $5.8B in student loan debt: Here's who qualifies
More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.
How to take out a student loan: A step-by-step guide
Start by filling out the FAFSA for federal student loans before you turn to private loans to pay for college.
Car theft surged in 2020, report finds: Why you need auto insurance that protects against theft
Auto theft surged in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know about car insurance and how it covers vehicle theft.
Today's mortgage refinance rates hold at historic lows for 3 out of 4 terms | August 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 23, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
Today's mortgage rates open week holding at bargain lows | August 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 23, 2021, which are unchanged from last Friday.
CDC's eviction moratorium to continue, US appeals court rules
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed the COVID-19-related pause on evictions imposed by the CDC to remain in place, setting up a likely battle before the nation’s highest court.
California adding jobs, but unemployment claims remain high
California employers are adding new jobs at a record-breaking pace even as the state’s unemployment claims remain stubbornly high, a sign the highly contagious delta variant could be giving people pause about returning to work.
Best graduate student loans of fall 2021
Federal student loan options for graduate students are limited. Private student loans could help you fill the gap and fund your graduate degree.
Are baby boomers to blame for the housing shortage? How to buy a home despite low inventory
While it's easy to point a finger at older generations who are eating up a disproportionate amount of housing inventory, baby boomers may not be to blame.
How student loan debt grew to $1.6T and what can debtholders do to reduce theirs
Since 2003, the total national student loan debt surged by 602.5% to nearly $1.7 trillion, according to educationdata.org.