Tag: Personal Finance

Biden administration bans unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports

Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages, car loans or small business loansUnpaid...

CFPB says unit of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ignored red flags in manufactured home loans

OMAHA, Neb. -- The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says in a lawsuit that a unit of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway “ignored clear...

Should you worry about overfunding your 529 plan?

529 college savings plans  are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Why are some people hesitant to...

MrBeast's show includes $4.2M giveaway with app critics say may trap other borrowers with high fees

NEW YORK -- MrBeast's ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand his giant online reach and turn the corner on...

MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group

MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving. This week, Undue Medical Debt, formerly RIP Medical Debt,...

The Federal Reserve expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. Here's what that could mean for you

NEW YORK -- The Federal Reserve's third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages...