Board of Regents approve rare tuition hike at University of California schools

The proposed increase is the first since 2017 and had been criticized by opponents as a “forever hike.” University officials say the increase is needed to maintain the quality of the public university system and provide more financial aid to students.

US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low

The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.

IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million

A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.

Student loan refinancing saves borrowers nearly $17K, thanks to historically low rates

Borrowers who refinanced student loan debt into a new loan on Credible saved thousands of dollars while decreasing the term of the loan by getting a low, fixed interest rate. Compare your repayment options to decide if refinancing is right for you.

How to keep your car insurance costs low amid rate increases

Auto insurance rates are set to rise in the year ahead but drivers can follow these steps to keep their premiums low.

How to save money on your personal loan — and pay off your debt faster

If your personal loan has a high interest rate or a long repayment term, it may be costing you more money than you realize. Read these tips for saving money and paying off your loan faster.

Student loan refinance rates plunge to near-record lows

The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

Mortgage refinance rates plummet amid fee ending: How to lock in your rate now

Mortgage interest rates fell to all-time lows across all refinancing products after the FHFA announced it would eliminate a 0.5 percent lender fee earlier than expected.

Louisiana residents took $1M in COVID funds from California

More than 100 false claims to California’s Employment Development Department netted $1 million for eight people, and five of them also got more than $60,000 that they weren’t due from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, officials said.

Canada border changes could help Florida tourism

State economists expressed optimism Tuesday that already-rebounding tourism numbers will see a quicker-than-anticipated boost from international travelers as Canada eases COVID-19 border restrictions.

3-year fixed personal loan rates hit 3-month low

The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

How to get a personal loan with no credit history

Looking for first-time personal loans with no credit history? This guide will teach you about the types of loans you can get, and where to get them.

Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy

Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.