HELOCs, or home equity lines of credit, give homeowners a way to leverage the growing value of their house for anything from renovations to college tuition — and enjoy 10 years of interest-only ...

Federal student loans have been upended by litigation and legislation. Here’s what you need to know to repay your loans, avoid tax bombs and more. By Tara Siegel Bernard The student loan landscape has ...

Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...

A debt consolidation loan can help streamline your higher-interest debt bills into one payment, ideally at a lower interest rate. Taking the time to research lenders and get quotes can help you get ...

The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' was recently signed into law, and will replace the older student loan repayment system with one that is simpler but potentially more expensive for some borrowers. The bill ...

Imagine getting a $1 raise only to see your student loan payments jump by more than $1,000 a year. That’s the cliff effect buried inside the GOP’s proposed student loan overhaul, the Repayment ...

The future of income-driven repayment (IDR) plans is in doubt after the Department of Education shut down applications on Friday. The decision to cease applications came after the 8th Circuit Court of ...