How to manage debt ahead of retirement
Debt doesn't have to keep you from enjoying a secure retirement.
4 money strategies to help improve your finances
Take charge of your finances with the four simple steps below.
Misled about mortgage forbearance? Consider mortgage refinancing instead
Mortgage forbearance can be a great option for Americans struggling to make their monthly payments but a mortgage refinance might actually make more sense.
City of Albuquerque refers $211K Trump reelection campaign bill to collection agency
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.
Buying life insurance? These factors determine how much it costs
Life insurance doesn’t have to be costly. Learn what factors determine how much you pay out of pocket.
How to plan for unexpected expenses — and still save — on a tight budget
No one expects the unexpected but knowing you have the funds on hand if you have a financial setback or unexpected expense is comforting.
Today's mortgage rates: 15-year inch lower, hover near 2.4% | April 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for April 23, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday, but 15-year rates are down.
Today's mortgage refinance rates creep up for 30-year fixed, yet still near historical lows | April 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 23, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
52 weeks into EDD unemployment benefits: Make sure you click ‘new claim’
EDD claimants are learning that when a year's worth of claims have been collected, they're terminated unless they jump through a bureaucratic hoop. EDD says it was just a glitch.
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
Tips on negotiating with your car insurance company after an incident
Here’s what you need to know before negotiating an auto insurance claim.
Prototype of first U.S. dollar coins up for auction
A piece of copper known as the No Stars Flowing Hair Dollar, which was a prototype for the fledgling nation's money, will hit the auction block this week. And the winning bid will be way, way higher than $1.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
Refinancing your mortgage now is a good move -- here's why
Considering mortgage refinancing? With rates still near historic lows (for now), you could save thousands of dollars over the term of your mortgage.
4 credit unions to consider when refinancing student loans
Refinancing with a credit union could get you a lower rate or more favorable terms than you’d get with a bank. Learn more about credit union student loan refinance here.
This is how credit monitoring can help you boost your credit score
Understanding what impacts your credit can give you the tools you need to improve it.
Buying a home amid the pandemic? Here’s the credit score you need
Getting a home loan might be a little more difficult right now, but you can improve your chances with a higher credit score.
Today's mortgage refinance rates dive to 8-week low | April 21, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 21, 2021, which are down from yesterday.
Company hiring full-time marijuana vaporizer tester, offering $42K salary
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.