7 ways to pay off student loans faster
If you want to get out of student loan debt but don’t have the money to pay your student loans in full, these 7 ways can help you pay off your loans faster.
Truist launches bank accounts with no overdraft fees
Truist announced new bank accounts with no overdraft fees as well as added protections such as a negative balance buffer up to $100.
Former ITT Tech students get $3.9B in debt cancellation
Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain.
California retirement community hikes elderly couple's rent by $1,000/month: 'That has to be a mistake'
Residents at a Southern California retirement home are seeing their monthly payments go up by more than $1,000 a month, leading some to question whether they'll still be able to afford to live there.
Today’s mortgage rates: 30-year rates open week with quarter-point drop | August 15, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for August 15, 2022, which are down from last Friday.
Today’s best mortgage refinance deal? 15-year rates plunge half a point | August 15, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 15, 2022, which are down from last Friday.
Inflation Reduction Act: IRS one step closer to free tax-filing system with new funding
For many Americans, it's frustrating that beyond having to pay sometimes hefty tax bills, they also have to shell out more money for tax preparation programs or preparers.
Infrastructure bill projects: Over $2B announced for roads, bridges, bike lanes across US
U.S. transportation officials announced $2.2 billion for local infrastructure projects on Thursday, paving the way for new bridges, roads, bike lanes, railways and ports in scores of communities across the country.
Gas drops below $4 a gallon average for first time since March, one analysis shows
GasBuddy says gas prices are dropping after hitting a record high in June.
US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Gas prices coming down but inflation will likely stay high
Americans may finally be catching a break from relentlessly surging prices — if just a slight one — even as inflation is expected to remain painfully high for months.
Most electric vehicles won't quality for tax credit despite proposed bill
“The $7,500 credit might exist on paper," John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance of Automotive Innovation, said in a statement, “but no vehicles will qualify for this purchase over the next few years.”
July jobs breakdown: Which industries hired the most workers last month?
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
Milwaukee lakefront events had $3.2M economic impact in July
Major events returning to Milwaukee’s lakefront in July created a significant economic boost for the region, according to Milwaukee County Parks.
Mega Millions Jackpot: Illinois winner's identity still a mystery
A ticketholder in Illinois won the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot almost one week ago, but has so far remained anonymous.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
Affording the rising cost of college tuition
As college students feel the financial strain of the pandemic, we look at ways to make sure students can afford the rising cost of tuition.
The best deals in August
From tech to grills and vacuums to appliances, the experts reveal the best deals you can find in August.
Mega Millions lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these states
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.