6 ways to manage your personal loan better

Personal loans can be used for almost anything, from consolidating high-interest debt to funding a large expense. But if you fall behind on your payments or default on your loan, your credit card will take a hit. So, managing your personal loan with these 6 tips is key to gaining control of your finances.

What is the Coast FIRE movement for retirement?

The Coast FIRE movement is a new approach to retirement savings. Here's what you need to know about how it could affect your retirement plan.

Ex-Marine credits military training for successful Bay Area business

Veteran James Rittenbach owns and runs Allied Construction Services, the second-largest veteran-owned business in the Bay Area.

Personal loan origination fees: Are they worth the cost?

A personal loan origination fee is paid up front when you take out a loan. It may be worth paying an origination fee if the loan has a long repayment period or a lower interest rate. But sometimes originations fees are not worth the cost.

How to get a home loan after retirement

There are unique challenges to qualifying as a retiree. Here’s how to prep for your home purchase.

Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.

Here's how much a high yield savings account pays

High-yield savings accounts are one of the smartest ways to make your money work for you. Here's what you need to know before opening one of these accounts.

Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk

Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.

Nintendo profits soar as people play more games during pandemic

Nintendo, the Japanese company behind Super Mario and Pokemon video games, reported Thursday that its fiscal first half profit more than tripled as passed time while stuck at home during the pandemic playing games.

Paying off your mortgage early: Pros and cons

Mortgage pay off can help save on interest but you may be missing some benefits.

Walmart lays off shelf-scanning robots for humans

Walmart is laying off the robots it had deployed in about 500 stores to keep tabs on what’s on and not on the shelves.

In month of October, shoppers stocked up on ammo

Ammunition flew off store shelves around the country Tuesday as the U.S. headed into the final day of voting.

These stores, restaurants are closed on Election Day

Some businesses are closing their doors on Election Day to give employees an opportunity to vote.