Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press

Mobile banking is attracting novice customers in the COVID-19 era, and scammers spot an easy mark. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Federal student loan rates drop to historic lows for the 2020-21 academic year, making it a good time to borrow. Will that drive more back to campus?

The IRS said people who have destroyed their Visa prepaid debit cards can request a free replacement through MetaBank. The fee had been $7.50.

Borrowers need to know how their rate will change if it’s pegged to the London Interbank Offered Rate or LIBOR, which will go away by the end of 2021.

June brides are now juggling how and when they can get married in a time of COVID-19 and social distancing. Many losing big deposits in the process.

The IRS said millions of low-income people, homeless people and others who aren’t required to file a tax return may be eligible for coronavirus relief.

Michigan and other states have begun delaying some jobless claims to crack down on schemes by international fraud rings to steal benefits.

The IRS wants people to take action by noon Wednesday if they want a shot at receiving coronavirus stimulus cash more quickly via direct deposit.

What happened to my stimulus money? Many who receive government benefits and others continue to wonder in early May.