Jen Smith is a personal finance expert specializing in student loans, paying off debt, and investing. When she's not writing she's the co-host of the award-winning Frugal Friends Podcast. damircudic / ...

While a drop in the nation’s average credit score may sound minor, it belies a major crisis for student loan borrowers. Olive Burd / Money; Getty Images Federal student loan borrowers are struggling ...

An unsecured personal loan allows you to borrow money for just about any purpose without requiring you to put up collateral. That means you won’t need to secure the loan with your home, your car, or ...

What Is a Personal Loan? A personal loan is a type of installment credit issued to a borrower by a lender, such as a bank, credit union, or online lender. You must meet the lender's eligibility ...

The total outstanding personal loan balance in America is $249 billion – an increase of 64% over the past five years. By comparison, credit card debt rose 33% in that same timeframe. About 9% of U.S.

The cost of college has more than doubled over the past four decades — and student loan borrowing has risen along with it. The student loan debt balance in the U.S. has increased by 66% over the past ...

When it comes to paying down debt, you might have heard that paying off your balance as quickly as possible can help you save money in the long run. And this is often the case. If you pay off your ...

When you're applying for a mortgage, the numbers matter. So it's important to understand what everything means, which isn't always easy when you're trying to decipher industry jargon and acronyms. One ...

CRED iQ’s research team has been closely monitoring loan modifications during this period of significantly elevated interest rates. As expected, loan modifications surged in 2023 as borrowers worked ...

There’s no higher honor than serving in the United States Military, which I deeply understand as a former Army sergeant. And, like many of my fellow service members, I’ve experienced firsthand the ...