How to use a personal loan to increase your credit score

You can use a personal loan to build credit and increase your credit score, but be sure to consider the ways that borrowing could also hurt it.

Fed keeps interest rates at 0% - how your loans are affected

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at its latest meeting, but they could be going up soon. Here's what will happen then, and what you should do with your finances to prepare.

How to determine how much life insurance you need

With COVID-19 still on the minds of anxious Americans, wondering if you have enough life insurance is hardly an extreme question.

Car loans and the impact on insurance rates: what you need to know

States vary, but you may be required to carry collision and comprehensive insurance if you have a car loan. But what if you pay off your car loan? Will your rates drop?

Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more

A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.

Having trouble saving money? These strategies can help

Saving money can be difficult, especially without a solid plan. Thankfully, there are many strategies that can easily help you save more.

Federal Reserve elects to hold interest rates at 0%

Emerging from its June meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it is not taking action on the federal funds rate, which will remain at the target 0% to 0.25% range.

Self-driving car company Waymo gets $2.5B to broaden ambitions

Waymo, the self-driving car pioneer spun off from Google, isn't allowing a recent wave of executive departures to detour its plans to expand its robotic taxi service.

Central California farmers told drought could cut off their water

Thousands of Central California farmers were warned Tuesday that they could face water cutoffs this summer as the state deals with a drought that already has curtailed federal and state irrigation supplies.

When does consolidating credit card debt make the most sense?

A debt consolidation loan can be an effective tool to help you pay off high-interest debt, but it’s not right for everyone. Make sure to weigh the pros and cons and consider alternative strategies.