Average personal loan rate plummets to new record low, Fed reports
Two-year personal loan rates fell to 9.09% in Q4 2021, which is the lowest it's been since the Federal Reserve began collecting this data.
Gen Z consumers resolve to save money and spend less in 2022, study finds
More than half (57%) of Gen Z consumers who have set long-term goals for 2022 opted for a financial New Year's resolution, according to a new survey.
How to keep your New Year's financial resolutions, according to an expert
January is the perfect time to reflect on your money habits in the past year and find ways to improve your spending behavior, so you can have peace of mind about your financial plan.
Debt collectors can now contact you through text, email and even social media
Credit card companies, medical providers and more can hire debt collectors to hound you for virtually any kind of debt. Now, these professionals can also collect debt payments by reaching out to you online.
Can you pay student loans with a credit card?
You can pay student loans with a credit card using a balance transfer, but it's best to avoid transferring student debt to a high-interest card. Learn more.
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.
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.
5 New Year's financial resolutions for beginners to build better money habits in 2022
If your goal is to build better spending habits next year, consider these tips to meet your short-term and long-term goals.
I want a loan — how long will it take to get my money?
The Credible Money Coach explains how long it can take to close on different types of loans.
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.
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.
Buy now, pay later loans to be formally included in Equifax credit reports
Equifax is the first major credit bureau to formalize a standard process for reporting BNPL payments. Here's how the move may impact your personal finances.
I’m retired and struggling to pay off $25,000 in credit card debt. What can I do?
The Credible Money Coach helps a retiree understand her options for managing credit card debt.
Lending to borrowers with low credit scores could increase in 2022, TransUnion forecasts
Auto loans, credit cards and personal loans to borrowers with low credit scores could increase in 2022, a new TransUnion forecast shows.
Congress votes to raise debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, narrowly avoiding first-ever default
The House on Wednesday voted in favor of a debt ceiling increase, keeping the federal government out of default until 2023.
Jayapal says CBO scores are 'outdated,' don't count 'wellbeing of planet,' amid spending bill backlash
Democrats are attacking a GOP-requested CBO score of their spending bill that assumes programs will be extended permanently.
Senate passes bill to allow debt ceiling increase without filibuster
Congress will likely approve an actual debt limit increase sometime next week, after the Senate approved a bill to pass the hike without a filibuster.
Mobile home financing: What you need to know
Learn about the different mobile home financing options and how to start the process of financing.
McConnell-Schumer debt ceiling deal clears Senate procedural hurdle, Congress on path to avert default
Congress is on a path to avert a default on the U.S. debt after a Senate procedural vote removed a filibuster hurder for a debt ceiling increase.
AOC: Student debt 'is getting ridiculous,' calls for widespread loan cancellation
While many borrowers have qualified for a loan discharge under student loan forgiveness programs like total and permanent disability (TPD) and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, hundreds of thousands still have yet to benefit from loan cancellation.