Mortgage refinances are booming — here's why you should apply today

A new A new mortgage refinance fee could cause interest rates to rise soon — so if you're looking to save money on your home loan, you better act fast.fee could cause interest rates to rise soon.

Democrats call for Congress to rein in, break up Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple

Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple to sever their dominant platforms from their other lines of business and imposing new uniformity on the terms they offer users.

Trump halts COVID-19 stimulus talks until after election

President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.

Geneva votes to increase minimum wage to $25, believed to be highest in the world

Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.

Pros and cons of paying off student loans early

Paying off student loans early could save money but there are some downsides to consider.

How to get a mortgage during coronavirus

Getting a home mortgage during a pandemic may not be as difficult as one may think – here’s a roadmap.

How to save the most on Amazon Prime Days

To snap up Amazon deals, you must be a Prime member.  But you can sign up for a 30-day free trial and cancel after 29 days to avoid paying $12.99 a month.

Should you pay points to lower your mortgage rate?

Paying points on a new mortgage depends on a buyer’s unique financial status. Here are the points to consider.

Hundreds of Regal, Cineworld movie theaters to close this week

Cineworld Group Plc said Monday that 536 Regal cinemas in the U.S. and 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse venues in the U.K. would close on Thursday. Some 45,000 employees are affected.

Amazon, eBay remove Proud Boys merchandise listings

Online superstores Amazon and eBay have pulled merchandise referencing the far-right Proud Boys after affiliated apparel was spotted on the sites.

Banks offering hundreds of dollars to lure you to open accounts

Many banks are ready to hand you hundreds of dollars just to open a new account with them. They're competing for business as some people have been saving more money than ever during the economic crisis.

Student loan payments are on hold — what to do with the extra cash

With student loan payments in forbearance, there are several ways to use that money instead. But you’ll want to explore the pros and cons of each option and make a decision that works for you.