The basics of no-closing cost mortgage refinancing
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
FICO made new credit score changes — here's how to avoid lowering yours
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
Mortgage rates near record low — here's why it's a good idea to refinance
Here’s how to tell if refinancing is worth the cost.
Here’s how to tell if refinancing is worth the cost.
Refinance student loans now and you'll likely save money — here's why
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
Ban on construction sites could be lifted soon, insiders say
Construction industry officials say they anticipate the ban on most construction in the Bay Area to be lifted soon.
Construction industry officials say they anticipate the ban on most construction in the Bay Area to be lifted soon.
Coronavirus strains meat supply, but Bay Area has many butcher options
Expect to pay more for meat, and find less to choose from in the days ahead.
Expect to pay more for meat, and find less to choose from in the days ahead.
Self-employed can now apply for unemployment in California
More than 20 percent of California's workforce has already filed for jobless benefits since the middle of last month.
More than 20 percent of California's workforce has already filed for jobless benefits since the middle of last month.
Survey: 71% of Bay Area businesses want shelter-in-place order lifted in next 30 days
The survey found that 71 percent think shelter-in-place orders should be lifted sometime in the next 30 days, including 26 percent who want to see an end to the orders in the next two weeks.
The survey found that 71 percent think shelter-in-place orders should be lifted sometime in the next 30 days, including 26 percent who want to see an end to the orders in the next two weeks.
California salon owner plans to defy coronavirus closure orders
Lia Rivera plans to resume cutting hair at the salon she opened two years ago.
Lia Rivera plans to resume cutting hair at the salon she opened two years ago.
CalFresh shopping now available online
People of any age can apply online and the interview process has been waived.
People of any age can apply online and the interview process has been waived.
Businesses closed for Mother’s Day due to coronavirus regroup
Bay Area merchants are changing the way they’re going to do business for the holiday.
Bay Area merchants are changing the way they’re going to do business for the holiday.
Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
Ford, General Motors recalling employees as Michigan automakers prep for reopening
Both Ford and General Motors indicated over the last week they would begin prepping their plants to reopen as the state contemplates how to jumpstart the faltering economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Both Ford and General Motors indicated over the last week they would begin prepping their plants to reopen as the state contemplates how to jumpstart the faltering economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic
IRS enhances 'Get My Payment' online application to help taxpayers
The "Get My Payment" tool can be accessed through IRS.gov
The "Get My Payment" tool can be accessed through IRS.gov
Average US gas price drops 9 cents over 2 weeks to $1.93
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that prices at the pump have dropped 61 cents over the past nine weeks and 80 cents since mid-October.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that prices at the pump have dropped 61 cents over the past nine weeks and 80 cents since mid-October.
1 in 4 Americans have lost job because of coronavirus; most think they'll return to work
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
California hemorrhaging jobs
Nationwide, the labor department reported that in the last five weeks, more than 26 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits. California, the largest state by far, is hemorrhaging jobs.
Nationwide, the labor department reported that in the last five weeks, more than 26 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits. California, the largest state by far, is hemorrhaging jobs.
Apple Music comes to Samsung Smart TVs
Consumers in over 100 countries will now be able to enjoy Apple Music right away on their Samsung Smart TVs.
Consumers in over 100 countries will now be able to enjoy Apple Music right away on their Samsung Smart TVs.
US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
Dow tumbles 631 points as oil selloff deepens
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.