Small businesses in Santa Clara Co. soon to be eligible for pandemic relief grants
Small businesses in Santa Clara County will be soon be eligible for $20 million in pandemic relief grants. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the proposal Tuesday.
More California stimulus payments mailed out Monday
Some 800,000 stimulus checks were being mailed Monday to qualifying California residents. Here's how to find out if you qualify.
93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
Today's mortgage refinance rates point to savings with 20-, 10-year terms | Dec. 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 6, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Monday freefall: Mortgage rates dip for three key terms | Dec. 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 6, 2021, which are largely down from last Friday.
NFT is 2021 word of the year amid cryptocurrency surge, Collins Dictionary says
An NFT is proof of ownership for a unique digital item that can be bought and sold on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Here's what you need to know about buying and investing in crypto.
Treasury targets all-cash real estate deals in anti-corruption effort
The Treasury Department may expand reporting requirements on all-cash real estate deals to help crackdown on bad actors' use of the U.S. market to launder money made through illicit activity.
California lags behind U.S. getting people back to work
California continues its nagging, lagging tussle with getting the workforce back to work.
North Carolina man mistakenly buys 2 identical lottery tickets, wins both $25K a year prizes
A North Carolina man made the mistake of his life after accidentally buying two identical lottery tickets. He won big — twice.
Livermore winery seeing effects of supply chain issues
Cost of goods has been an issue for most industries lately. A Livermore winery owner explains the reason why prices are rising on their wines.
Cash, checks found in wall at Lakewood Church during repair work is from 2014 theft, says HPD
A large amount of money – including cash, checks and money orders – was found inside a wall while renovation work was being done at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church. Houston police say it's from the 2014 theft, where $600,000 were reported stolen from the church's safe.
Today's best mortgage refinance deal: 10-year rates plunge to 14-day low | Dec. 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 2, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates nosedive to lowest level in 16 days | Dec. 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 2, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
What is a personal line of credit?
A personal line of credit is a type of revolving credit that can be used to cover expenses like home renovations. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
US unemployment claims rise by 28,000, but still low at 222,000
U.S. unemployment claims climbed by 28,000 last week to 222,000, even though the U.S. job market has been rebounding from the coronavirus recession.
Dozens of companies seeking employees at job fair at Coliseum Thursday
Dozens of employers will be looking for employees Thursday at a job fair and exposition at the Oakland Coliseum, according to the Oakland Private Industry Council, a nonprofit that provides training and other employment services to employees and employers.
Savings window still open: Today's mortgage rates notch second day at money-saving lows | Dec. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 1, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates rest in bargain-low territory for second straight day | Dec. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 1, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
A major victory for 100% low-income housing in San Francisco
A single mother raising two children now has an opportunity to provide a larger space for her family at an affordable price. 300 low-income units are coming to the Mission District.















