Robinhood CEO defends trading restrictions in GameStop saga at hearing

Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood, defended his company against allegations that trading restrictions it put in place disadvantaged those smaller investors in favor of bigger institutional clients.

Student loan refinancing rates hit record low again

The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

5 ways to improve your finances before buying a house

While the process can take time, the savings can climb into the tens of thousands of dollars.

4 things to know before refinancing your mortgage

Low interest rates mean now is a great time to refinance. Use this checklist when refinancing your mortgage to make sure you get the best rate.

How to pay for an engagement ring

Don’t let buying that engagement ring bankrupt you.

Black business owners may get more work with the city of Oakland

Overall, Black businesses lost more than $56 million in contract opportunities over the period covered by the disparity study

Here are some of the best student loan forgiveness options

With record amounts of student loan debt, more borrowers qualify for student loan forgiveness. Here the most popular loan forgiveness options.

How auto insurance premiums are calculated

Shopping around for car insurance? Use a car insurance premium calculator before deciding on an insurance policy.

Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return

Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.

Proposed legislation would allow to-go alcohol sales permanently in California

A new state bill would permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol as part of take-out orders in an attempt to alleviate the financial havoc the pandemic unleashed on the food service industry. 

General Motors settles with California for $5.75M

General Motors Co. has agreed to a $5.75 million settlement with California regarding false statements the company made to investors about problems with its deadly ignition switches, state officials announced Friday.