Student loan interest rates sank to record lows between May, June: Is refinancing your private loans worth it?

It's a good time to refinance student loans, since interest rates fell month-over-month between May and June 2021. See if you can qualify for a lower interest rate to save money on interest and lower your monthly payments.

3 easy ways to cut expenses as eviction moratorium, unemployment benefits expire

With federal COVID-19 protections set to expire soon, you may be looking for an easy way to cut your monthly expenses. Refinancing your loans can save you money every month without having to change your spending habits.

Refinance for debt consolidation: pros, cons, and what to know

If you have high-interest debt, like credit cards, refinancing for debt consolidation can make it easier to tackle your debt. But there are also risks involved.

Housing market shows signs of cooling, which is good news for home buyers

With stagnant home prices and lackluster sales, will the housing market cool off? Home supply may still limit buyers, but low interest rates make it a good time to buy.

NJ sets aside $4 million for Wildwood boardwalk repair

New Jersey has set aside $4 million in its recently enacted budget for long-needed repairs to the Wildwood boardwalk. But city officials say the walkway needs work that could cost $60 million.

Amazon begins new chapter as Jeff Bezos hands over CEO role

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped down as CEO on Monday, handing over the reins as the company navigates the challenges of a world fighting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

4th of July deals to check out
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Dan Roccato, Credible.com personal finance expert, joins Good Day Philadelphia to talk deals this Fourth of July.

June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.

Here’s how COVID-19 changed the mortgage process

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all parts of the mortgage process, from the record-low interest rates to the stricter loan standards that many lenders have implemented.

How to pay down debt this Fourth of July

The Fourth of July can inspire you to think about freedom – including financial freedom. Here are five ways to take care of debt quickly this summer.

How to refinance a vacation home

A few key differences make refinancing your vacation home a bit more challenging than refinancing your primary residence.

US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.