How to know if mortgage refinancing is for you, according to experts
Not sure if refinancing is the right move for you? We spoke with three mortgage professionals to learn about the most common scenarios when you might want to refinance your mortgage.
Not sure if refinancing is the right move for you? We spoke with three mortgage professionals to learn about the most common scenarios when you might want to refinance your mortgage.
Should you consider a 15-year mortgage? Here’s what you should know
With mortgage rates at historic lows, now is a great time to refinance your mortgage. But is a 30-year or 15-year mortgage the better option? We spoke to three mortgage experts to find out.
With mortgage rates at historic lows, now is a great time to refinance your mortgage. But is a 30-year or 15-year mortgage the better option? We spoke to three mortgage experts to find out.
What to do before applying for a personal loan
In the wake of the pandemic, many are turning to personal loans for help.
In the wake of the pandemic, many are turning to personal loans for help.
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
How opening a high-yield savings account can help you prepare for big financial surprises in 2021
A high-yield savings account can save the day in a cash crunch
A high-yield savings account can save the day in a cash crunch
Picking new car insurance? Here are 6 types of coverage policies
Your car insurance policy should be customized to your needs and budget. Learn more about popular types of car insurance, additional coverage you can purchase and tips for selecting the right policy for the best price.
Your car insurance policy should be customized to your needs and budget. Learn more about popular types of car insurance, additional coverage you can purchase and tips for selecting the right policy for the best price.
Florida man wins $500,000 playing lotto numbers from fortune cookie
A Florida man’s meal of fried rice and shrimp turned out to be quite the investment.
A Florida man’s meal of fried rice and shrimp turned out to be quite the investment.
House passes $1.9 trillion relief bill, Senate expected to vote next week
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
7 things to do when you find a house you want to buy
You’ve found your dream home, but now what? You may be worried about the homebuying process and have questions. Although you’ll have hoops to jump through, there are steps to follow to get you closer to closing at the best price.
You’ve found your dream home, but now what? You may be worried about the homebuying process and have questions. Although you’ll have hoops to jump through, there are steps to follow to get you closer to closing at the best price.
Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
Study suggests money can buy happiness — perhaps more than previously thought
The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.
The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.
Nobel Prize-winning economist weighs in on failure of Texas power grid
A Nobel Prize-winning economist who has become known for his hard-hitting arguments is taking on the Texas power grid debacle.
A Nobel Prize-winning economist who has become known for his hard-hitting arguments is taking on the Texas power grid debacle.
Tech stocks slide as bond yields spike, GameStop soars
Investors turned their focus to another wild surge in GameStop and a handful of other stocks favored by online investors.
Investors turned their focus to another wild surge in GameStop and a handful of other stocks favored by online investors.
Fry's Electronics is no more, permanently closing all stores
No timetable was announced for the closure, but the company statement said it had ceased regular operations and began an orderly wind-down process Wednesday.
No timetable was announced for the closure, but the company statement said it had ceased regular operations and began an orderly wind-down process Wednesday.
IRS warns anew of 2021 tax scammers: 'very active and very creative'
By stealing client data and tax preparers' identities, the scammers can file fraudulent tax returns for refunds, the IRS said.
By stealing client data and tax preparers' identities, the scammers can file fraudulent tax returns for refunds, the IRS said.
IRS says all stimulus checks have been delivered. Here's what to do if you didn't get one
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
Price for one Bitcoin surpasses $50K for first time
The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.
The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.
Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.
2021 tax filing season fast facts
Tax season officially began on Friday and it is shaping up to be another hectic year for taxpayers, preparers and the IRS.
Tax season officially began on Friday and it is shaping up to be another hectic year for taxpayers, preparers and the IRS.
Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return
Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.
Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.