He’s trying to decide if he should use some of his savings to pay off his student ... a student loan at 2.7% interest would be a really bad idea. That interest rate is barely above inflation ...

Swaps are derivative contracts to exchange fixed interest ... rates. However, if rates fall, there is the risk that the original owner of the fixed rate flows will renege on the promise to pay ...

Taiwan’s short-term interest rate swaps are at the widest discount to the local money market benchmark, deepening an anomaly ...

Loan type is only one factor, as there’s also interest rates and repayment terms to take into consideration. The best strategy for paying off student loans ultimately depends on your situation ...

The snowball method suggests paying off your smallest debt first, regardless of its interest rate, while making minimum payments on the other cards. This "small wins" strategy lets your initial ...

(Bloomberg) -- Swap markets in Asia are indicating a slight increase in bets on interest-rate ... basis points of rate cuts over the next six months. The rupee has backed off more than 1.5% ...

If you qualify for a balance transfer card or personal loan with a lower interest rate, either could potentially help you pay off your debt faster." -- Tiffany Connors, CNET Money editor The Fed ...