US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
Today's mortgage refinance rates notch 22nd straight day below 3% | August 4, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 4, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Summer treat: Today's mortgage rates hold at bargain lows | August 4, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 4, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
5-year fixed personal loan rates inch up, but still cheaper than last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Two student loan servicers end federal contracts, deserting 10M borrowers — are you impacted?
Nearly 10 million borrowers will have their student loans reassigned to a new servicer. See how you can ensure a smooth transition.
SSI benefits keep disabled people and seniors in poverty
Disabled people and seniors must accumulate less than $2,000 in their bank accounts in order to receive Supplemental Security Income.
Survey says most Americans overpaying for car insurance: How to lower your rate now
Most drivers think they are paying a fair price for their car insurance, but experts disagree.
Variable-rate student loan refinancing rates plummet to 12-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Biden administration has canceled $1.5B in student loan debt so far: Who could benefit next
The Biden Administration has erased $1.5 billion worth of college debt under loan forgiveness programs for 92,000 borrowers who met certain eligibility requirements. See if you qualify, and consider alternative loan repayment programs.
Today's average mortgage rate marks 20th straight day below 2.5% | August 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for August 2, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates dip back to record lows | August 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for August 2, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
Most Americans say it’s a good time to sell a home – here’s why you may consider a mortgage refinance instead
Home prices are surging at a record pace, causing consumers to agree now is not a good time to buy a home.
Expiration of eviction moratorium thrusts US into housing crisis
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
US Justice Department joins lawsuit alleging Kaiser Permanente of Medicare fraud
The suits allege that since 2009 the company systematically pressured doctors to amend medical records by adding "diagnoses that patients did not actually have" in order to receive higher Medicare reimbursements, according to federal prosecutors.
How federal rules make it impossible for people with disabilities to save for future
Roughly 10 million Americans, including many in the Bay Area, can’t keep more than $2,000 in their bank account without losing both their income and their healthcare. How are they supposed to plan for a rainy day?
What credit score do you need for a mortgage?
There’s no universal minimum credit score needed for a mortgage, but a better credit score will give you more options.
US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Worldwide port congestion will cost all of us
Container ship congestion at ports is creating delays and shipping costs to double and triple in some cases.
IRS says another 1.5M will receive unemployment compensation refunds
Refunds by direct deposit will begin July 28 and refunds by paper check will begin July 30.
Audit: California prison program illegally spent $1.3M
A California prison program legally spent $1.3 million on goods and salaries, state auditors said Tuesday.