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.

What should you use a personal loan for?

From an emergency to a big-ticket purchase, personal loans can provide the funding you need.

Mortgage and refinance rates today, Oct. 1: How to take advantage

Here's a look at today's mortgage and refinance rates for October 1, 2020. This year, mortgage rates have hit record lows nine times. Will rates keep dropping?

United and American Airlines furloughing 32,000 employees

The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.

More people buying life insurance during COVID-19 pandemic

Applications for life insurance rose 3.4 percent for people under age 44 in the first half of the year, according to the MIB Life index.

Homeowners who need cash now should try these 3 things

Homeowners in need of cash may want to consider a mortgage refinance loan, balance transfer credit card, or personal loan.