$1,000 car loan payments are on the rise, stressing household budgets

Record-high car prices coupled with high interest rates are leading to huge monthly car payments for many Americans.

Here's What Happens When You Pay Off Your Credit Cards With a Loan

Consolidating credit card debt with a personal loan can save you thousands in interest and boost your credit score -- if you ...

These Four States Will Help Pay Your Private Student Loans

The Kansas Department of Commerce partners with 95 counties that the state has designated as Rural Opportunity Zones, and it ...

Latest HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: January 27, 2026

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...
NBC Los Angeles

If you're behind on student loan payments, the government could take money out of your paycheck—what to do if you can't afford to pay

The hammer is coming down on federal student loan borrowers who haven't been making payments. The Department of Education on Monday announced it would resume "involuntary" collections for federal ...

This Is How the Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans Are Changing

Fewer student loan repayment options may eventually simplify the system, but borrowers are struggling to navigate the flurry ...
CNET

Student Loan Payment Collections Restart in 4 Days. Here's What Experts Say to Do Now

First, find out if your loans are in default. From there, you can take steps to enter repayment or prepare for your paycheck to be docked up to 15%. Courtney Johnston led the CNET Money team and ...