5 ways a high-yield savings account will boost your overall savings
Many high-yield accounts offer as much as 10 times the national average interest rate or more.
Looking to maximize mortgage refinance savings? Do this now
Shopping around for lenders and low rates can pay off.
Today's mortgage rates continue to stick around historical lows | April 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for April 6, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates continue downward trend | April 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 6, 2021, which are down from yesterday.
Taco Bell plans to hire 5,000 people on April 21 during outdoor job fairs
Taco Bell is converting thousands of its parking lots into job fairs on April 21 for a nationwide hiring event.
TV watching and cord-cutting grows, the cost of streaming services follow suit
One of the byproducts of the pandemic is that we've watched a lot more TV, in the last year. A survey found two-thirds of us are watching more, or at least as much TV, as pre-pandemic times.
How home renovations impact your homeowners insurance premiums
With Americans’ savings rates up and stimulus cash on the way again, home renovations are soaring – but at what impact on homeowners’ insurance?
How recent college grads facing a tough job market can handle their student loans
Close to graduating? Finding a job might be hard. Here’s how to handle your loan payments in the meantime.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Life after eviction: credit and rental history can be repaired
It might seem like the end of the world. But credit and rental histories can be rebuilt.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Fraud skyrocketing in the pandemic
Fraud has skyrocketed in the pandemic. In unemployment alone, the state of Texas suspects it has paid more than $575 million to people who obtained the benefits fraudulently just this year.
Some banks, credit unions offer lower cost options to pay day loans
If you need money to pay for an unexpected bill or to make rent, more banks and credit unions have started offering small personal loans with lower costs than payday loans.
What happens if your student loan payment is late
Missing student loan payments could have unintended financial consequences.
Should I refinance my mortgage to consolidate debt?
If you have high-interest debt and some equity in your home, you might be able to get a cash-out mortgage refinance. This article will explain the pros and cons of doing a cash-out mortgage refinance along with some alternative options to pay off your debt.
Whataburger thanks employees with more than $90 million in bonuses
Whataburger is showing its appreciation for its employees and awarding more than $90 million in bonuses to its employees.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
‘Checkout with Crypto’: PayPal to allow customers to use cryptocurrency for online purchases
PayPal announced on Tuesday that it will be launching “Checkout with Crypto,” which allows users to pay with cryptocurrency when making purchases online.
Is it okay to have more than one personal loan?
Need another personal loan? Here’s what you need to know before applying.
How a missing mortgage payment can impact your credit score
If you're not sure you can keep making your mortgage payments, make sure you understand the effects that skipping it could have.