One major issue is the high interest rates often associated with this particular class of personal loans. Without a steady monthly income, lenders consider unemployed individuals as high-risk ...

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Experts say California must now raise its unemployment insurance tax from the current 1.2% on the first $7,000 of wages to more than 3.5%. Combining both state and federal unemployment levies, ...

An intriguing new theory says if Fed Chair Jerome Powell really wants to cool down the economy he should avoid rate cuts entirely. But is it too brilliant to be right?

Private loans require a credit check, and many students either have no credit history or a low credit score. That means they're likely to be offered a higher interest rate than they'd pay for a ...

you may receive a rate of 18% or higher, if you qualify at all. We’ll examine how your credit scores impact the interest rate you receive on an auto loan, plus explore how to receive the best ...

Raising the interest rate has multiple effects, including: Consumers and businesses pay higher interest on loans and mortgage, which discourages borrowing Consumer and businesses spend more money ...

Credit risk monitors that have been keeping a close eye on loan performance in Canada as higher interest rates put pressure on borrowers, say lenders are starting to get nervous. The jump in the ...

High interest rates used to cause recessions as carrying inventory got more expensive and orders halted. Most retailers now use just-in-time deliveries in their supply chains to minimize inventory ...

The length of your loan term can also affect the interest rate you'll pay. While longer terms can have lower monthly payments, they often come with higher interest rates, which means you'll pay ...