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With Private Loan Interest Rates So Low, Should You Refinance a Federal Student Loan?
With Private Loan Interest Rates So Low, Should You Refinance a Federal Student Loan?
Whether to take a private student loan or refinance a federal student loan comes down to several factors, including your comfort level with the paymen…
November 14, 2020
Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
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.
November 2, 2020
PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications are Now Easier
PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications are Now Easier
Small businesses that received PPP loans of $50,000 or less can now apply for forgiveness using a simplified application form.
October 16, 2020
Watch Out for COVID Cons
Watch Out for COVID Cons
Isolated seniors are particularly vulnerable to pandemic-related scams.
September 30, 2020
FAQs on CARES Act Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
FAQs on CARES Act Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
Here’s how to know if you qualify – and how you should take advantage.
September 21, 2020
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Stay on Course With Student Loans
Stay on Course With Student Loans
You may be eligible for deferment if you receive unemployment benefits or are unable to find a full-time job.
August 27, 2020
The Right Fit Car for Older Drivers
The Right Fit Car for Older Drivers
Anticipate how changes in lifestyle and health might affect the kind of vehicle you will need over time.
August 26, 2020
8 Tips and Warnings on PPP Loan Forgiveness
8 Tips and Warnings on PPP Loan Forgiveness
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…
July 21, 2020
How the Fed's Moves Affect You
How the Fed's Moves Affect You
It’s pumping trillions of dollars into the economy and keeping rates near zero. Savers are sunk, but borrowers get a boost.
July 2, 2020
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Americans are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2020 tax year...and it's never too early to start thinking about next year's return.
June 22, 2020
12 Tax Deductions and Credits That Help You Pay for College
12 Tax Deductions and Credits That Help You Pay for College
Whether you're saving for college, currently paying tuition, or dealing with student loan debt, there's probably a tax break that can help your bottom…
June 12, 2020
Banks Canceling Credit Cards, Cutting Limits
Banks Canceling Credit Cards, Cutting Limits
If you haven’t used a card in awhile, make a small purchase with it to keep it open. It’s good for your credit score.
June 4, 2020
Millennials Face Their Second Recession
Millennials Face Their Second Recession
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.
June 4, 2020
8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES Act
8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES Act
Parts of the massive federal stimulus passed by the House of Representatives focus on workers on the front line of the coronavirus battle.
May 21, 2020
The Stunning IRS Ruling That May Bankrupt Small Businesses That Took PPP Loans
The Stunning IRS Ruling That May Bankrupt Small Businesses That Took PPP Loans
The Paycheck Protection Program rolled out with great fanfare to help save small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. But something the IRS jus…
May 8, 2020
9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly
9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly
The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is providing a $1,200 check for millions of Americans.
May 6, 2020
Economic Aid for Millennials: Stimulus Checks, Student Loan Relief and More
Economic Aid for Millennials: Stimulus Checks, Student Loan Relief and More
The coronavirus pandemic is killing our economy, and millennials are being hit particularly hard.
May 6, 2020
What Small Businesses Must Know About the SBA's New Stimulus Loans
What Small Businesses Must Know About the SBA's New Stimulus Loans
CARES Act expands select loan programs administered by the Small Business Administration. See if you qualify.
April 3, 2020
Don’t Fall for Pandemic Cons
Don’t Fall for Pandemic Cons
Scammers are stealing money with phishing schemes, fake remedies and inflated prices on products that are in demand.
April 3, 2020
Small Businesses Should Jump on CARES Act Benefits Now
Small Businesses Should Jump on CARES Act Benefits Now
I've never seen anything like the CARES Act for small businesses. Here's how to take advantage of this economic stimulus opportunity.
April 3, 2020
11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
Hopefully, the CARES Act and other coronavirus stimulus measures will get the U.S. economy back on track. Some of the changes made could improve your …
March 31, 2020
11 Coronavirus Stimulus Measures That Could Help You in 2020
11 Coronavirus Stimulus Measures That Could Help You in 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is crushing the U.S.
March 26, 2020
Coronavirus Fears Suppress Student Loan Interest Rates
Coronavirus Fears Suppress Student Loan Interest Rates
The plunge in interest rates could reduce borrowing costs for students who take out federal loans for the 2020-2021 academic year—and their parents co…
March 26, 2020
What to Know About the New FICO Score
What to Know About the New FICO Score
Credit expert Gerri Detweiler joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to talk about how the new FICO scoring system could affect your credit score.…
March 16, 2020
7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
Want to improve your credit score?
March 12, 2020