How teaching your kids about savings accounts will help them develop good money habits
The ABCs aren’t all that matters. Here’s how to teach your kids about finance from an early age.
$2 million bounty placed on Bigfoot in Oklahoma town: Must be captured alive and unharmed
A mythical, ape-like creature that has captured the imagination of adventurers for decades has now become the target of a state lawmaker in Oklahoma.
What's the difference between home warranty and homeowners insurance?
A home warranty and homeowners insurance may both cover your home, but each offers distinct protection. Learn more about what you need as a homeowner.
Could 2% mortgage rates be the new normal?
Consumers are benefitting from historically low mortgage rates, but will interest rates stay that low? Learn how you can take advantage of 2% mortgage rates while they last.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Millions of $1,400 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts Wednesday
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
California’s light-speed housing boom driven by FOMO
In January, California beat an almost 18-year record for a single month's home sales and pricing spike. The last time prices and sales rocketed up more than 20% in a single month? August 2003.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
Stimulus payments, tax credits, rental assistance included in $1.9 trillion relief bill
There is great emphasis on the $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $75,000 a year or less. But there’s more to help many American families.
Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
Do you need a personal loan during a crisis? Questions to ask yourself
Before applying for a personal loan, ask yourself these questions.
Average US price of gas shoots up 25 cents a gallon to $2.89
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped 25 cents a gallon over the past three weeks to $2.89. The highest average price in the nation is $3.86 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Cities, counties to get American Rescue Plan funds within 60 days
California's counties and large cities can expect to receive money from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in two parts with the first coming in 60 days from Thursday.
Government delays create roadblock to work for DREAMers
As the Dream Act continues to hobble through Congress, the human toll on innocent, undocumented immigrant young people continues to create nightmares.
Stimulus checks on the way: US Treasury confirms $1,400 payments could hit bank accounts this weekend
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Downsizing to cut home costs? Consider refinancing instead
You could save big with a mortgage refinance.
What to know about pay-per-mile car insurance
This is what you need to know before signing up for a pay-per-mile auto insurance policy.
How to know you're financially prepared to remodel your house
Being confined to your home during the coronavirus pandemic may have opened your eyes to the endless ways to improve it. But home improvements can be costly, and how do your know when you’re financially ready to take on such a project? Find out how much you should borrow and get the best personal loan to meet your goals.
$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Selling your home? Consider making these improvements first
Making the right improvements can significantly increase the resale value of your home. If you’re considering selling your home in the next year, here are four improvements you can make first.