Refinancing a jumbo loan: What to know

Refinancing a jumbo loan could potentially mean big savings. While similar to a typical mortgage refinance, you can expect stricter requirements. Here’s what you need to know.

COVID-19 has affected the cost of college: Here’s what’s changed

College costs changed due to COVID-19. This could affect the price of your education and the student loans you're eligible for.

Mortgage market slows as interest rates rise on shortened holiday week, MBA survey says

The mortgage market saw a slight slowdown over the last week as mortgage rates started to tick up. With rates predicted to rise and home prices surging, experts grow worried about affordability challenges.

New law paves the way for Nevada marijuana smoking lounges in 2022

A new law approved by the Nevada Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak paves the way for marijuana consumption lounges to open in the state next year.

National average price of gas rises 2 cents per gallon to $3.13

The highest average price in the country was $4.31 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average was $2.60 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Best Buy will close stores on Thanksgiving 2021

Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.

IRS contacting families possibly eligible for monthly payments

More than 36 million American families may be receiving letters from the IRS concerning eligibility for monthly Child Tax Credit payments.

College tuition is up 33% since 2000: How to cope with rising costs

The cost of college tuition has ballooned in the past two decades, and it's causing students to take out more debt than ever. Here's how to save money on student loans amid rising secondary education costs.

Here’s why you should (or shouldn’t) refinance your mortgage

Refinancing your mortgage can be a good idea, but it depends on your unique financial goals and the costs of refinancing.

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.