Port of Galveston joins call to resume cruise ship sailing

The Port of Galveston is pushing hard to get cruise ships sailing from the island again after being idled by the pandemic.

Cash-out refinance vs. home equity loan: Which to pick

Cash-out refinancing and home equity loans can both help you turn your home equity into cash. One replaces your existing mortgage loan, while the other is a second loan.

How to get the best homeowners insurance policy for your needs

Is your policy offering the right protection? Are you paying too much? Use this home insurance guide to find out.

Surveys say pandemic is delaying retirements, prompting more people to save

After more than a year of the pandemic, a lot of people have felt their finances pinched. That's especially true for those who were hoping to retire, only to find they may have to wait.

How quickly will my credit score update after paying off debt?

Financial consumers who pay off debt deserve praise. They also deserve to know when their credit scores will reflect those payments.

Paying rent with a personal loan: What to know

If you’ve fallen behind on rent, a personal loan can help you catch up. Learn how to find the best rates and repayment terms on your personal loan.

LinkedIn adding ‘stay-at-home parent’ to official job titles

LinkedIn is rolling out a variety of updates, which includes adding “stay-at-home mom/dad/parent” as official job titles to better explain career gaps.

Former dispatcher accused of refusing to return $1.2M accidentally deposited into account

 A former sheriff's dispatcher in a suburb of New Orleans has been arrested, accused of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account, authorities said.

How a personal loan could help with moving expenses

Worried about how you’ll afford your moving expenses? A personal loan can be a responsible way to ease these worries and alleviate financial stress.

Considering buying life insurance? 4 questions to ask yourself

Life insurance coverage can help protect your loved ones after you pass on. Ask yourself these four questions before you buy coverage

Target to spend more than $2B in Black-owned businesses by 2025

The company will also offer a team of experts and educational workshops to help Black-owned businesses develop their products and grow.

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.