Rapid home price appreciation and low inventory mean American homeowners are sitting on substantial home equity. In the second quarter of 2025, mortgage holders carried $11.5 trillion in "tappable" ...

About 70% of college students rely on loans to finance their education, according to the Urban Institute. And while federal student loans offer lower rates and more hardship relief options, they're ...

Carrie Pallardy has more than nine years of experience writing about a range of topics, including healthcare and cybersecurity. Her expertise includes personal finance, insurance, real estate, and ...