What to know if you defer your personal loan
While a loan deferment can help in the short term if you can’t pay your bill, it’s important to understand the long-term impact.
While a loan deferment can help in the short term if you can’t pay your bill, it’s important to understand the long-term impact.
Jumbo loans: Everything you need to know
A big purchase may require a big mortgage.
A big purchase may require a big mortgage.
Bezos, Musk among the rich who paid little to no income taxes, ProPublica reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Businesses struggling to find workers despite offering incentives
The Labor Department says there are 9 million open jobs right now, but a lot of business owners say they're having a hard time finding employees even though they're adding on things like bonuses and more time off and incentives, gift cards, you name it. So Barbara Stewart, professor of global retailing and consumer science over at University of Houston helps us break it down for us.
The Labor Department says there are 9 million open jobs right now, but a lot of business owners say they're having a hard time finding employees even though they're adding on things like bonuses and more time off and incentives, gift cards, you name it. So Barbara Stewart, professor of global retailing and consumer science over at University of Houston helps us break it down for us.
Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Visa program that encourages investment, job creation, also attracting foreign home buyers
Houston's active real estate market is getting attention from buyers across the border, as some pricier properties are being marketed to wealthy buyers who may use their purchase as an investment in their safety.
Houston's active real estate market is getting attention from buyers across the border, as some pricier properties are being marketed to wealthy buyers who may use their purchase as an investment in their safety.
Does having student loan debt make it harder to buy a house?
Student loan debt could prove challenging when seeking mortgage approval.
Student loan debt could prove challenging when seeking mortgage approval.
Janet Yellen: Interest rates may need to rise to ensure ‘economy doesn't overheat’
Inflation fears are beginning to rise, and now Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may need to rise in order to combat that risk.
Inflation fears are beginning to rise, and now Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may need to rise in order to combat that risk.
How to protect your credit from fraud
Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.
Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.
Getting a mortgage is getting easier than ever
The past year brought many hardships to the housing market as home prices skyrocketed and inventory was hard to come by. However, securing a home loan got much easier.
The past year brought many hardships to the housing market as home prices skyrocketed and inventory was hard to come by. However, securing a home loan got much easier.
Need to lower your car insurance? Here’s how to do it
You don’t have to take car insurance rate hikes lying down.
You don’t have to take car insurance rate hikes lying down.
Homebuyers looking for a down payment shouldn't dip into these accounts
More lenders require a 20% down payment to qualify for the best mortgage rates. Using these money accounts to buy a home can cause unexpected financial stress.
More lenders require a 20% down payment to qualify for the best mortgage rates. Using these money accounts to buy a home can cause unexpected financial stress.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates end May near historical lows
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's 10-year mortgage refinance rate drops back down to 2% | June 7, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 7, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 7, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Man drives off with gas pump after winning $1M in Michigan lottery
A 59-year-old man lottery winner became so overwhelmed by his excitement, he forgot he was refilling his gas tank and drove off.
A 59-year-old man lottery winner became so overwhelmed by his excitement, he forgot he was refilling his gas tank and drove off.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Is tornado damage covered by my home insurance policy?
Tornado damage can be devastating and you need to make sure you’re adequately covered from financial loss. Here’s what you need to know about your home insurance policy and tornado damage.
Tornado damage can be devastating and you need to make sure you’re adequately covered from financial loss. Here’s what you need to know about your home insurance policy and tornado damage.
What is a 3-year college degree program and how much does it cost?
College students looking to step on the accelerator can do so with three-year academic programs.
College students looking to step on the accelerator can do so with three-year academic programs.
Biden 'extremely optimistic' about May jobs report, economists less so
President Joe Biden said the latest jobs report leaves room for optimism. However, economists were disappointed with the latest numbers.
President Joe Biden said the latest jobs report leaves room for optimism. However, economists were disappointed with the latest numbers.