Signature loans: Everything to know

A signature loan is a type of unsecured personal loan that doesn’t require any form of collateral. Sometimes called a good faith or character loan, you’ll need good credit to get the best rates and terms, along with enough income to make the payments on the loan.

7 ways to save money for a house

With rising home prices, saving money up for a house can take years. Setting a savings goal and making financial moves now can help you get ready to buy.

Nike suspends sponsorship of Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson amid allegations

Twenty-two civil lawsuits have been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in which women accuse him of assault and harassment during massage sessions.

156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says

The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.

Report projects 80,000 store closings in coming years

While the pandemic has made it impossible for some retailers to stay in business, a new report suggests tens of thousands of retailers could disappear in the coming years.

IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it

The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.

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?

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.