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A home equity loan or home equity line of credit may be perfect for your retirement finances. But don't delay; a fee increase is coming.

Some types of debts are forgiven when you die, and others could haunt your family until they’re paid off.

For anyone with debt to their name, right now could be a great time to take advantage of unique opportunities to either refinance, pay off or even dra…

Small businesses that received PPP loans of $50,000 or less can now apply for forgiveness using a simplified application form.

If you don't have to use your stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.

Students and their families must be ready to adapt to the changes in the way they attend—and possibly pay for—college.

Not having to pay back Paycheck Protection Program loans is a huge benefit for small-business owners. But there are a lot of rules that must be follow…

Forty percent of millennials say the pandemic will likely cause them to delay payments on their debts. Does that include you? Time to take action.

Bankruptcy filings are piling higher in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we look at a number of companies that have been forced to seek out ba…

Parts of the massive federal stimulus passed by the House of Representatives focus on workers on the front line of the coronavirus battle.

If you're struggling to pay your bills and thinking about filing for bankruptcy, there are a few things you should know before taking that big step.

The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is providing a $1,200 check for millions of Americans.

The coronavirus pandemic is killing our economy, and millennials are being hit particularly hard.

Bankrate.com's Greg McBride joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey for a discussion on the repercussions of a prolonged period of low interest rat…

Here's the story of one lawyer who did it herself. This strategy is not right for everyone, and there is a very high standard that must be met. But fo…

In the midst of an economic scare as severe as this one, investors should look to blue-chip stocks to weather the storm.

Stimulus checks are hitting bank accounts, and many people already have plans for their money. But before you start spending, first take a closer look…

The COVID-19 pandemic has gouged the retail industry. These 10 retail stocks have either been linked to possible bankruptcy filings or given off other…

Becoming wealthy and staying that way takes a certain level of discipline.

Coming up with extra cash to pay the bills, cover unexpected expenses, boost savings, or accelerate your flagging 401(k) as we hunker down to ward off…

Airline stocks will indeed be bailed out, but that doesn't make the entire industry a buy. Here, we examine eight carriers for clues as to where the b…

The $2 trillion stimulus package agreed upon by lawmakers and the White House will, among other things, provide a direct payment of $1,200 to millions…

From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways retirees -- and those planning for retirement -- can sabotage t…

In challenging times, federally insured home equity conversion mortgages offer an outside-the-box income option for those 62 and older.

CARES Act expands select loan programs administered by the Small Business Administration. See if you qualify.

Low rates reduce the cost of mortgages and other loans.