Johnson & Johnson begins late-stage study of first single-shot coronavirus vaccine
A handful of other vaccines in the U.S. — including shots made by Moderna Inc. and Pfizer Inc. — and others in other countries are already in final-stage testing.
A true act of kindness for a Coffey Park fire victim
When Coffey Park in Santa Rosa lost 1,500 homes to an overnight firestorm, the nation was shocked at the power of Mother Nature. Now, we have the cases of one woman and others who are fighting another kind of firestorm: fraud.
When is the best time of year to buy a house?
There are certain times of year that are more favorable for house hunting.
Balance transfer cards are harder to come by, here's how to get one now
If you've thought about using a balance transfer card for debt consolidation, here's what you need to know about getting one during the pandemic.
5 steps to take after paying off your credit card debt
So you’ve paid down your credit card debt? Great, now keep your financial momentum rolling with these savvy money moves.
60% of businesses closed during pandemic will never reopen, Yelp says
As of August 31, 163,735 businesses on Yelp have closed since March 1, about a 23% increase from July.
How to choose the best student loan terms for refinancing
Low interest rates have made student loan refinancing attractive to many borrowers, but it's important to compare loan rates and terms to find the best offer.
860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
What happens when your credit card's 0% intro APR ends?
Credit card holders need to know what to expect when a 0% APR expires.
Here’s what a deal between TikTok and Oracle means
TikTok’s Chinese parent company has picked Oracle as its new American technology partner, but a lot remains unclear. Here’s a Q&A about the deal.
Amazon to hire additional 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge
Amazon said it needs to fill roles at the 100 new warehouses, package sorting centers and other facilities it’s opening this month.
$300 weekly unemployment benefit extended for two more weeks
The EDD announced that those who qualify for the additional $300 weekly unemployment benefit, initially presented as a 3-week benefit, will get payments for 2 additional weeks.
Mall owners Simon and Brookfield close to buying JC Penney out of bankruptcy
Mall owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners are close to a deal to buy J.C. Penney and keep the chain running.
How much money do you really need to buy a house?
Here’s precisely how much money you need to purchase a home in today’s market.
How to pay for college without financial aid
There are numerous ways to fill a financial aid gap when paying for school.
Personal loan vs. 0% APR credit card: Which is better for debt consolidation?
How personal loans and 0% APR credit cards can get you out of high-interest credit card debt and back in good financial shape.
Tech rout sends stock market to its biggest loss since June
The S&P 500 was down 3.8% as of 3:42 p.m. Eastern time, on track for its biggest drop since June, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 5.2%.
Paying off a personal loan early? Beware of these things
Thinking about repaying your personal loan early? Here are five dos and don’ts that you’ll want to consider first.
United Airlines layoffs to start next month
These job losses could rise even further as the virus keeps most people frightened and grounded.
United Airlines layoffs to start next month
Tom Vacar reports.