There’s no sunshine without rain, and it looks like Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan may give borrowers a fair share of both. Questions continue to swirl about the impact of widespread forgiveness, including the pressing question of whether loan forgiveness will have an impact on
The student loan landscape has seen a flurry of changes throughout 2022. Some folks have seen the gifts of forgiveness. Many others have more questions than answers. Where does student loan forgiveness stand as we draw closer to the end of 2022? Here’s where we
When you’re in the market for a credit card, chances are you don’t give much thought to the time of year — but should you? When getting a new credit card, most of us are thinking of one thing — the stuff we need to
Life is expensive. That was true a few years ago when the economy was booming, and it’s true today while we’re facing record high inflation. When life starts costing more than you expected, having a credit card within arm’s reach can help you keep going.
Everyone makes mistakes. But when that mistake is made by Equifax at the expense of your livelihood, what are your options to make it right? Earlier this month, Equifax announced it had issued the wrong credit scores to millions of American consumers. The company blamed
One of the most common pieces of advice for protecting your credit score is to regularly review your credit report and look for inaccuracies. As many as one-third of Americans have errors on their credit reports. That’s only the beginning of the story, though. Did
The housing market is crazy. Will it get worse before it gets better, or is it finally time for home prices to drop? The housing crisis we had a decade ago is a complete 180 from what we’re seeing now. Low housing inventory coupled with
Think you need to “save up” money to invest? You’re right — and wrong. Investing is the only way to grow your wealth without working extra hours. It’s also the only way to maintain your money’s value over time, depending on how you invest. And
Let’s face it: money management is all about habits! But to form those habits, you need to understand your finances, how to prioritize bills, and where you can cut back on spending. That’s what financial literacy is all about, making money management come as easy
Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. It can also be game-changing in how you think about money. Getting ready to buy your first home instantly changes your finances. You’re finding ways to save up for a down payment,
