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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Housing market shows signs of cooling, which is good news for home buyers

Housing market shows signs of cooling, which is good news for home buyers

With stagnant home prices and lackluster sales, will the housing market cool off? Home supply may still limit buyers, but low interest rates make it a good time to buy.

With stagnant home prices and lackluster sales, will the housing market cool off? Home supply may still limit buyers, but low interest rates make it a good time to buy.

Biden encourages pay raises for teachers

Biden encourages pay raises for teachers

“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

Applying for FAFSA is about to get a lot easier

Applying for FAFSA is about to get a lot easier

If you're thinking of applying for federal student aid there are some changes to the process to be aware of.

If you're thinking of applying for federal student aid there are some changes to the process to be aware of.

June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.

U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.

Here’s how COVID-19 changed the mortgage process

Here’s how COVID-19 changed the mortgage process

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all parts of the mortgage process, from the record-low interest rates to the stricter loan standards that many lenders have implemented.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all parts of the mortgage process, from the record-low interest rates to the stricter loan standards that many lenders have implemented.

How to pay down debt this Fourth of July

How to pay down debt this Fourth of July

The Fourth of July can inspire you to think about freedom – including financial freedom. Here are five ways to take care of debt quickly this summer.

The Fourth of July can inspire you to think about freedom – including financial freedom. Here are five ways to take care of debt quickly this summer.

$15 minimum wage goes into effect for small businesses in LA

$15 minimum wage goes into effect for small businesses in LA

A $15 minimum wage went into effect for small businesses in Los Angeles on Thursday after being gradually phased in for businesses since being approved in 2015.

A $15 minimum wage went into effect for small businesses in Los Angeles on Thursday after being gradually phased in for businesses since being approved in 2015.