Fed eyes up to 3 interest rate hikes in 2022 to address high inflation

Fed officials also plan to accelerate the central bank's tapering of bond purchases as they adjust their economic outlook on high inflation.

Senators urge Biden administration to simplify military student loan forgiveness program

Members of the military may qualify to have the remaining balance of their student loan debt forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. But with strict documentation requirements, Congress is calling for additional student loan benefits for borrowers who served in the Armed Forces.

Warren, Schumer 'strongly urge' Biden to extend student loan forbearance and cancel debt

Progressive lawmakers are calling for the Education Department to extend the forbearance period as federal student loan borrowers are set to resume payments in February.

Can you use a personal loan to pay off your car?

If you’re looking to get out of auto loan debt, you can use a personal loan to pay off your car. Learn what this entails and whether it’s a good idea.

Student loan payment pause will not be extended, White House confirms

White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.

Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $18.50 an hour

Hobby Lobby workers will be getting a raise to ring in the new year. The craft store chain announced it will raise its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50, effective January 1, 2022.

Thieves ?washing? and cashing checks stolen from mail, Philadelphia police warn
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Happening in Philadelphia and across the nation, thieves are stealing checks and money orders from mailboxes, washing the information and taking the cash.

Lawmakers consider Social Security 2100 Act aimed at protecting future benefits

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.

FBI issues consumer warning about purchasing holiday gift cards

Planning on giving, or getting a gift card for the holidays? Experts say be careful or consumers could get scammed. Thieves are getting creative in trying to steal the cash right off the card.

Best emergency loans of 2021

Emergency loans are typically unsecured personal loans that you can apply for and receive within a few business days. Learn more.