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.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates creep up from near-record lows
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
78% of homeowners didn't refinance their mortgage in the past year, survey finds: Why you should do it now
Mortgage refinancing is a smart move right now thanks to low average rates, but millions of homeowners still haven't taken advantage of this opportunity, according to a new Zillow survey.
What are property taxes? A guide for first-time home buyers
Property taxes affect your total cost of home ownership, and they vary depending on where you live.
Average personal loan interest rate is 9.58%, Fed reports, but you may qualify for a lower rate
Personal loans are often used to pay off high-interest credit card debt or finance an unexpected expense. To get the lowest rates for your situation, it's important to shop around and compare loan terms across online lenders.
Average price of gas rises 2 cents per gallon to $3.22; Bay Area average is $4.39
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $4.39 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.71 per gallon.
California could shut off water for thousands of farmers
California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.
Biden extends mortgage relief: What it means for you
The Biden administration announced new mortgage relief options for homeowners with mortgages backed by the federal government.
Jerome Powell believes high inflation is temporary – how are interest rates affected?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says rising inflation is temporary. Here's what that means for interest rates.
IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
Today's mortgage rates bounce up, but still at bargain lows| July 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 22, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Today's best mortgage refinance bargain? 15-year rates for the win | July 22, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 22, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.