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Five Tax Breaks for Paying Your Student Loan
Tax Letter After a three-year pause, student loan payments have resumed, putting a dent in people's wallets. But there are some tax breaks that can help.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Sollers To Cancel $3.4M In Student Loan Debt Amid Deceptive Practice Charges
Another college cancels student loan debt to settle charges of deceptive and misleading practices.
By Jamie Feldman Published
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TransUnion Fined $23M For Tenant Screening, Credit Freezes
Government charges TransUnion over illegal rental background checks and security freezes on consumer credit reports.
By Joey Solitro Published
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American Express Tests the Biometrics Waters
Select American Express members to be the first to try pilot program that uses facial and fingerprint recognition for online checkout.
By Joey Solitro Published
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$9 Billion More in Student Loan Debt Forgiven
Biden forgives $9B in student loan debt on heels of loan repayments resuming.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Student Loan Payments Could Derail Retirement Saving for Millions of Americans
A new survey reveals millions of student loan borrowers fear resuming payments will disrupt their ability to save for retirement.
By Ben Demers Published
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What to Know When You Need a Business Loan
Here’s a quick guide to help demystify business loans.
By Clay Bethune Published
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Get Free Weekly Credit Reports
Coronavirus and Your Money Check your credit report weekly for free as the three major credit bureaus make a pandemic-era initiative permanent.
By Lisa Gerstner Last updated
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Why You Should Check Your Credit Report
If you’ve ever had difficulty getting incorrect information removed from your credit report, you’ve got plenty of company.
By Sandra Block Last updated