5 student loan refinancing mistakes to avoid

Refinancing a student loan can help curb payments – if you avoid these unforced errors.

Do you need homeowners insurance?

There is no law requiring you to buy homeowner’s insurance. However, to qualify for a mortgage, your lender will likely require it. To protect your assets in case of a burglary, natural disaster, fire, and to ensure you can pay for a visitor’s medical expenses in case of an accident, you need homeowner’s insurance.

How to make money using a high-yield savings account

High-yield savings accounts offer higher APYs than most traditional savings accounts or money market accounts.

Local tailor struggling after decades of service
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Tailoring might not be the first thing that comes to mind when talking about supporting small business, but Mr. Santos Fashion Design could use some help. The shop has served the Houston community for nearly 50 years, and the owner is willing to fix buttons and do whatever it takes to stay open.

Buzzfeed buying HuffPost from Verizon in stock deal

Buzzfeed Inc. is buying Verizon Media’s HuffPost in an all-stock deal, the companies announced on Thursday.

How does a home appraisal work?

Demystifying an important step in the buying process.

3 things to know when refinancing a personal loan

Make the best decision of refinancing your personal loan by understanding how the process works.

Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees

All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.