Ben Luthi

The federal student loan system is undergoing its most significant overhaul in decades.

If you plan to buy a home in the coming year, taking steps now to spruce up your credit profile can increase your chances of qualifying for a mortgage and reduce the amount of interest you'll be charged on the loan.

Our Take Quontic Bank is an online-only bank that offers checking, savings, CDs, and money market accounts, all of which come with no monthly fees, broad ATM access, and attractive interest rates.

Payday loans are unsecured debt, which means you don't have to put up any collateral to borrow the money.

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For conventional mortgages, private mortgage insurance (PMI) generally costs 0.46% to 1.50% of the loan amount per year, according to the Urban Institute's Housing Finance Policy Center.

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Few types of fraud can affect both your bank account and your physical health, but medical identity theft can do exactly that.

Bank account yield is the rate of return you earn for keeping your money in a deposit account.

Building a credit history can feel like a daunting process, especially if you're unsure where to start.