Who qualifies for the IRS hardship program?
This program can pause IRS collection activities temporarily, but it won't be the right option for everyone.
Managing Your Money
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What's the HELOC and home equity loan interest rate forecast for 2025?
Home equity is at an all-time high, but what will happen with these borrowing rates this year? Experts weigh in.
Why mortgage rates are still high despite the Fed rate cuts
Mortgage rates have climbed nearly 1% higher since the Fed began cutting rates. Here's why that's happened.
Are 1-ounce gold bars liquid assets?
Liquidity matters when you're determining what assets to add to your portfolio — and that includes precious metals.
5 reasons your credit card debt consolidation loan was denied
If your debt consolidation application was rejected, it could have been due to one of these common issues.
Borrowed home equity in 2024? Don't forget this big tax benefit.
As tax documents for 2024 start to trickle in, home equity borrowers should remember this major tax benefit.
Should you open a long-term CD before the January Fed meeting?
A long-term CD offers unique benefits to savers now. But should they rush to open one before the next Fed meeting?
Why a home equity loan is better than a credit card now
Homeowners may be better served by borrowing their home equity instead of swiping a credit card now. Here's why.
What credit counseling can (and can't) do to help with your debt
Before you take advantage of credit counseling, it may help to know what outcomes you can expect.
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? What experts say
Rates could fall that low, but certain conditions must play out for that to happen this year, experts say.
What's the CD interest rate forecast for 2025?
Planning to open a CD account? It may help to know where experts say CD rates could head this year.
How much does it cost to insure 1-ounce gold bars in 2025?
Planning to add 1-ounce gold bars to your portfolio? here's what you could pay to insure them this year.
Why you should get a home equity loan for spring projects now
Considering a home equity loan to pay for your planned spring projects? Here's why you should start the process now.
What to know about CD accounts this January
Not sure if a CD account is still worth opening this month? Here's what to know now.
2 ways to use your home equity in 2025 (and 2 to avoid)
Home equity loans and HELOCs can be valuable financial tools in 2025 if used for these specific reasons.