10-year fixed student loan refinance rates hold steady

The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.